There is simply no reason not to love this city.
It is a perfect example of old meets new, where culture interlaces with technology. Sightseeing was exceptionally interesting and enjoyable.
Enjoy the pics :)



The Town Hall of Bruxelles
A magnificent building with the statue of St. Michael slaying the devil on top of its tower. Both the exterior and interior were artistically constructed. The floor tiles remind me of a blazing sun, Haha.




Guildhouses
The presence of these elaborately decorated guildhouses makes the entire Market Place more grand and beautiful looking! The designs of these houses reveal how wealthy and important the owners were. I like the one with a golden man on horse statue. It is known as Maison des Brasseurs, previously owned by the Brewers guild.




La maison du Roi
It simply means The King's House in English terms.
A decorative building with many small statues at the top.
Contrary to its name, no King had ever lived there.
Today, it houses the City Museum of Brussels.




Mannekin-Pis
The famous Mannekin-Pis statue which had been around since 1619.
Actually, it is just a small bronze peeing boy around the street corner, nothing magnificent or amazing. But i suppose no one will visit Bruxelles and miss out on this famous landmark .
When we went there, he was naked. Kinda disappointed, because i was told that the boy has a wardrobe of various interesting costumes.
Heard that there is a female version known as Jeanneke Pis, but since it wasn't a legendary icon, we didn't visit it.




A self confessed food lover.
Belgian food is simply love at first sight and cravings for more after the first bite.
Mussels in a pot with White wine sauce, awfully intoxicating.
Highly recommended by the Japanese colleagues.
Indeed, I felt like i could go on in pots after pots!
One can never go wrong with desserts like strawberry crepes!
Fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce. it feels like heaven on earth!




Cathédrale Saint-Michel
A remarkable historical site with spectacular Gothic architecture that totally astonished me. You gotta see to believe its beauty. It is an iconic Roman Catholic church in Bruxelles where many royal weddings and christenings take place.
My favourite historic religious landmark, so far.



The Atomium
One monument that looks like it had flew in from outer space.
http://www.atomium.be/




Windmills
Apart from the traditional wooden wind mils, modern windmills are commonly seen along the highways. I don't know why, windmills give me a sad feeling, standing so tall, yet so lonely.

The sightings of windmills soon marked the departure of our trip, as we headed back to Amsterdam from Bruxelles.
I love Bruxelles, and i think there are still so much more awaiting me to explore.

Belgium, pinned in my map of favourite cities :)

P/S: Indulging in Belgium chocolates and chocolate liqueur, want some ? ^^