Petit Sablon Square, also called Place du Petit Sablon, is a beautiful square and garden that was built in the late 1800s. The square is surrounded by 48 statues symbolizing medieval guilds, giving you an insight into how people used to live. This lovely landscaped garden also features a fountain with the figures of the Count of Egmont and Count of Horn.
Located in the area of Ixelles, the Ixelles Ponds are a set of two ponds that make for a popular gathering place for locals. The water here is not safe for contact and so visitors are not allowed enter the pond. One can walk along the shore and enjoy the peace or enjoy the picturesque Art Nouveau houses nearby. Sit down on a bench and out look out onto the water to admire the waterfowl or enjoy a picturesque walk around the ponds.
Conçus pour le Roi Léopold en 1873, ces dômes de vitres et d'acier se situent à la lisière de du Palais Royal de Laeken. Les serres étaient d'une construction innovante de l'époque et celles-ci sont particulièrement extraordinaires en raison de leur style Art Nouveau. Ces serres abritent d'une variété énorme de fleurs et de plantes. Même si l'extérieur attractif peut être visité toute l'année, les visites à l'intérieur des serres et des plantes ne sont possibles que pour une courte durée au printemps.
Located in the northern edge of the city, the Botanical Garden of Brussels is a pretty garden that hosts a variety of plants. In 1938, most of the botanicals were moved to the National Botanic Garden, but this urban park still remains a beautiful spot to rest or take a stroll amongst the large trees. The garden still houses 30 of the 52 bronze sculptures that were a part of the park in the 19th Century. Besides the sculptures and fountains, the garden feature a gazebo at its center and has a collection of herbs, carnivorous species and rare and exotic specimens of plants.
Built in the 12 Century, Groot-Bijgaarden Castle has a beautiful Flemish Renaissance style with pink bricks and a slate roof. Cross the impressive moat on a five-arch bridge and admire the castle's heavy fortification. As you explore this historic site, take a moment to explore the 30 meter (98 feet) high tower that was built around 1347 and was the caste's dungeon, complete with 2 meter (6.5) thick walls.
Le jardin botanique national est l'un des plus grands jardins botaniques au monde. Il a deux fonctions : institut de recherche et attraction touristique. Des guides vous feront découvrir les merveilles cachées dans la nature. De plus, on y organise des événements culturels, alors n'oubliez pas de consulter le programme.