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Manneken-Pis – Mont des Arts Garden loop from Belgica
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Manneken-Pis – Mont des Arts Garden loop from Belgica
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Manneken-Pis – Mont des Arts Garden loop from Belgica
02:57
11.2km
100m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 13, 2026
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Grand-Place - Grote Markt
Waypoints
A
Start point
Train Station
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2.54 km
Rigoletto
Lake
2
3.33 km
Broodhuis / Maison du Roi (King's House)
Highlight • Historical Site
The most important work of art in the collection is undoubtedly the building that houses the museum.
This neo-Gothic building, called Maison du Roi in French and Broodhuis in Dutch, dates from the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Its unique history reflects that of the city.
But why does it have two different names?
Broodhuis in Dutch refers to the oldest history of the place. In the thirteenth century, a bread market stood on the central market square of Brussels, today's Grand Place. The French name, Maison du Roi, refers to the title of the building's later owners: the Dukes of Brabant. In the early sixteenth century, the lord of this place was none other than Charles V, "King" of Spain. Both on the facade and inside the building, there are several references to the emperor: his statue, centrally located on the front facade, welcomes visitors, and the stained-glass windows in the stairwell recall the territories he ruled.
For more information, click through to monument.heritage.brussels/nl/buildings/31143
About the building: The height of the King's House is 20.21 m. With the central tower, this is 38.49 m. For comparison, the Town Hall with its tower is 96 m high.
At the level of the first balcony, the length of the main facade is 30.78 m, while the building's depth is 21.28 m.
This neo-Gothic building, called Maison du Roi in French and Broodhuis in Dutch, dates from the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Its unique history reflects that of the city.
But why does it have two different names?
Broodhuis in Dutch refers to the oldest history of the place. In the thirteenth century, a bread market stood on the central market square of Brussels, today's Grand Place. The French name, Maison du Roi, refers to the title of the building's later owners: the Dukes of Brabant. In the early sixteenth century, the lord of this place was none other than Charles V, "King" of Spain. Both on the facade and inside the building, there are several references to the emperor: his statue, centrally located on the front facade, welcomes visitors, and the stained-glass windows in the stairwell recall the territories he ruled.
For more information, click through to monument.heritage.brussels/nl/buildings/31143
About the building: The height of the King's House is 20.21 m. With the central tower, this is 38.49 m. For comparison, the Town Hall with its tower is 96 m high.
At the level of the first balcony, the length of the main facade is 30.78 m, while the building's depth is 21.28 m.
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3.39 km
Grand Place (Grote Markt), Brussels
Highlight • Historical Site
The Grand Place, known as Grand-Place in French, is the bustling heart of the Belgian capital Brussels and an absolutely iconic symbol of the city. The square is rich in history and beautiful architecture, of which the Gothic town hall and impressive baroque closed facades are some of the highlights. The harmonious mix of old buildings with their unique designs gives the Grand Place an enchanting character and rightly so it is one of the most admired squares in Europe.
In 1998, the Grand Place, along with other architectural treasures, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to this beautiful square is an absolute must for any traveler to Brussels.
In 1998, the Grand Place, along with other architectural treasures, was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to this beautiful square is an absolute must for any traveler to Brussels.
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3.69 km
Manneken-Pis
Highlight • Monument
It's not uncommon for there to be a selfie row here. The fountain figure is the brand symbol of Brussels and accordingly almost every shop has a more or valuable tasteful version of it in the range.
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4.49 km
Mont des Arts Garden
Highlight • Viewpoint
The "Art Mountain" is located on a slope between the Koningsplein and the lower town. From here you have a great panoramic view of Brussels.
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5.12 km
Palace of the Nation (Belgian Parliament)
Highlight • Historical Site
The entire area around the Place Royale and the Park of Brussels was redeveloped in neoclassical style after the serious fire that destroyed the Palace of the Dukes of Brabant in 1731, according to the plans of architect Barnabé Guimard. The current Palace of the Nation was part of this project.
The first stone was laid in 1779, during the reign of Empress Maria-Theresa of Austria. The palace was originally intended as the seat of the Sovereign Council of Brabant, the highest legal and administrative body of the Duchy of Brabant.
Under the French regime (1796 - 1815), courts were seated there. For a few years, part of the current Senate wing even housed a 'Hôtel des Étrangers'. Today we would call this a travellers' hotel.
During the Dutch regime (1815 - 1830), the legislative assembly - the States-General of the Netherlands - met alternately in The Hague and in this building. This was the first time it served as a parliament.
In 1830, the Provisional Government (= the first Belgian government) and the National Congress (= the first constitutional assembly) established themselves in the building. Since 1831, the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate have met here. Since then, the building has been called the 'Palace of the Nation'.
The building was ravaged by fire in 1820 and 1883. Due to these fires and the various purposes it has had since its inception, the building has been constantly modified on the inside. The exterior remained virtually untouched. During the restoration around 1920, the plastered and white-painted facade, in accordance with the neoclassical tradition, was chipped off.
Source: senate.be/virtualtour/natieplein-voorgevel_nl.html
The first stone was laid in 1779, during the reign of Empress Maria-Theresa of Austria. The palace was originally intended as the seat of the Sovereign Council of Brabant, the highest legal and administrative body of the Duchy of Brabant.
Under the French regime (1796 - 1815), courts were seated there. For a few years, part of the current Senate wing even housed a 'Hôtel des Étrangers'. Today we would call this a travellers' hotel.
During the Dutch regime (1815 - 1830), the legislative assembly - the States-General of the Netherlands - met alternately in The Hague and in this building. This was the first time it served as a parliament.
In 1830, the Provisional Government (= the first Belgian government) and the National Congress (= the first constitutional assembly) established themselves in the building. Since 1831, the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate have met here. Since then, the building has been called the 'Palace of the Nation'.
The building was ravaged by fire in 1820 and 1883. Due to these fires and the various purposes it has had since its inception, the building has been constantly modified on the inside. The exterior remained virtually untouched. During the restoration around 1920, the plastered and white-painted facade, in accordance with the neoclassical tradition, was chipped off.
Source: senate.be/virtualtour/natieplein-voorgevel_nl.html
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6.20 km
Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
Look around, you will see that the cathedral is the only old building in the area. It initially resisted the bombardment of 1695. It then escaped another demolition, because it is at the foot of the cathedral, under the concrete pavement, that the north-south rail link passes, the work of which lasted 1902 to 1952 and during which a large part of the old town was demolished.
This old lady, however, suffers from the vibrations caused by the metro and the train which pass under its foundations. During its restoration, which lasted several decades, the buttresses which support the roof had spread so far that the whole threatened to collapse. The curator at the time brought in Sicilian miners to dig under the buttresses and give them a more stable foundation, which saved the cathedral.
This old lady, however, suffers from the vibrations caused by the metro and the train which pass under its foundations. During its restoration, which lasted several decades, the buttresses which support the roof had spread so far that the whole threatened to collapse. The curator at the time brought in Sicilian miners to dig under the buttresses and give them a more stable foundation, which saved the cathedral.
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6.33 km
Cathedral of Sts. Michael and Gudula
Highlight • Religious Site
The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (Fr. Cathédrale St. Michel et Gudule, ndl Sint-Michiels en Sint-Goedelekathedraal, often shortened to St. Gudule) is the main church of the city of Brussels and seat of the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels ,
On the site of today's cathedral on the Treurenberg was already in the Carolingian period (8th century), a baptismal church dedicated to the Archangel Michael. With the transfer of the bones of Saint Gudula here in 1047, the patronage was extended accordingly. The present building was begun in 1226 and completed at the end of the 15th century with the completion of the 69 meter high towers. With the collection of the Archbishop's seat in 1962, the church was officially the title of a cathedral. As the national church of the Kingdom of Belgium, royal weddings, state funerals and similar ceremonies are often held in St. Gudula.
Source: Wikipedia
On the site of today's cathedral on the Treurenberg was already in the Carolingian period (8th century), a baptismal church dedicated to the Archangel Michael. With the transfer of the bones of Saint Gudula here in 1047, the patronage was extended accordingly. The present building was begun in 1226 and completed at the end of the 15th century with the completion of the 69 meter high towers. With the collection of the Archbishop's seat in 1962, the church was officially the title of a cathedral. As the national church of the Kingdom of Belgium, royal weddings, state funerals and similar ceremonies are often held in St. Gudula.
Source: Wikipedia
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7.06 km
La Monnaie (Royal Theatre)
Highlight • Monument
The Koninklijke Muntschouwburg, better known as De Munt (La Monnaie) is a concert hall where opera, concerts (classical) and ballet performances are performed. Incidentally, "De Munt" stands for both the building and the opera company. The building has been renovated several times. More about this at nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koninklijke_Muntschouwburg
It is also here that in the nineteenth century the opera "The Silent of Portici" was performed, which is probably still mentioned in many Belgian history books, just like the year that this happened, namely 1830.
It is also here that in the nineteenth century the opera "The Silent of Portici" was performed, which is probably still mentioned in many Belgian history books, just like the year that this happened, namely 1830.
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Tour & Taxis Forest
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11.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
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5.87 km
2.05 km
1.80 km
1.06 km
363 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.48 km
2.23 km
1.09 km
213 m
144 m
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