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Delicious treats, beautiful architecture and comical art top our list of things to do during your free time in Belgium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nOur Suggestion<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nImportant Info<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Brussels<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Mannekin Pis<\/strong>
\nThis famous statue of a little boy peeing in a fountain is a representative of the irreverent Belgian humor. Built in the 17th century, Mannekin Pis is just 61cm (24 inches) tall. One would not normally call this art piece ‘majestic,’ but the locals have so many stories with this little boy that even the toughest critic would find some fondness for the bronze doll.<\/td>\n		FREE<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>Accessible 24\/7
\nLocation: <\/strong>On the corner of Rue de L\u2019Etuve & Stroofstraat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMoules & Frites<\/strong>
\nMussels are the national dish of Belgium. Traditionally they are served in a large steaming pot of savory broth with a side of Belgian frites and homemade mayonnaise. French fries, chips, or frites \u2013 whichever name you prefer to use \u2013 they\u2019re Belgian! Made with Belgian Bintje potatoes, cooked twice and served in a paper cone with a side of mayonnaise, these Belgian treats embody potato perfection.<\/td>\n		$<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>Restaurant times will vary
\nLocation: <\/strong>Any local restaurant!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTown Hall<\/strong>
\nTown Hall is a striking gothic building at Grand Place which dates back to the 13th century. Its beautiful facade features the famous needle-like crooked spire which is 315 feet in height and is topped by the archangel St. Michael.<\/td>\n		FREE – $<\/strong>
\nHours: <\/strong>Open to visitors on Wed. and Sun. (purchase same-day guided tours from 9:00am); Admire the architecture 24\/7
\nLocation: <\/strong>Grand-Place, 1000 Brussels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Delicious treats, beautiful architecture and comical art top our list of things to do during your free time in Belgium! Destination Our Suggestion Important Info Brussels Mannekin Pis This famous statue of a little boy peeing in a fountain is a representative of the irreverent Belgian humor. 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