Brussels

Brussels' incomparable central square tops any itinerary. — Lonely Planet

If you have the slightest interest in music, the history of instruments, or just cool art deco buildings, you should get yourself on down to MIM. — Let's Go

For a chronologically and culturally wide-ranging glimpse into the past, head to the excellent Musées du Cinquantenaire in Parc du Cinquantenaire, which is worth a visit in itself. — Fodor's

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.  — Atlas Obscura

It fell to the land of Tintin, a cherished cartoon character, to create the world's first museum dedicated to the ninth art—comic strips. — Fodor's

For some, the Atomium is a horrific eyesore in the Brussels skyline; for others, it’s a stroke of architectural genius. — Let's Go

The city owes much of its rich Art Nouveau heritage to the inspired creative vision of Victor Horta, a resident architect who led the style's development. — Frommer's

Inside is a wonderful and expansive collection of the Belgian's work. — Afar Magazine

The collection lends focus to an era when art stopped gazing all moist-eyed at history and instead turned its attention to the world around it. — Fodor's

These enormous art museums—one filled with "ancient" works; the other, modern—will keep you busy for a day, or two. They chart the history of Flemish art from Brueghel and Rubens to Magritte. — Concierge

Rue Haute, like parallel Rue Blaes, traverses the Marolles district; both are dotted with antiquaries. — Travel + Leisure

Each spring, the Belgian Royal family opens their private greenhouse complex to the public, for a short two weeks. — Afar Magazine

The splendid, slightly asymmetric Hôtel de Ville was almost the only building on the Grand Place to escape the 1695 French bombardment. — Lonely Planet

The interior is an Art Deco masterpiece created by Belgian, French and Dutch designers. Furniture, rugs, stained glass, sculpture and pictures from the 15C to the 20C are displayed. — Michelin Guide

While Brussels Sablon Square is most famous for shopping (especially if you are in the market for Belgian chocolate) it’s well worth visiting the pretty church at the top of the triangle. — Afar Magazine

Brussels' Royal precinct is based around the busy Place Royale, immediately above Gare Centrale in the Upper Town. — Lonely Planet