One day in Brussels 🇧🇪

📅 Itinerary
• 09:00 – Arrive at Brussels-North Station
• 09:30 – Walk to the Congress Column and take in the city views
• 10:00 – Visit Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula – quiet and majestic
• 11:00 – Head down to the Royal Palace and Parc de Bruxelles
• 12:30 – Lunch near Place du Grand Sablon – stylish and local
• 14:00 – Wander through the Grand Place – soak in the architecture
• 15:00 – Stroll through the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert – maybe a praline stop
• 16:00 – Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Victories at the Sablon (Église Notre-Dame au Sablon)
• 17:00 – Rest in Petit Sablon Park or grab a beer at a nearby café
• 18:30 – Dinner around Place Sainte-Catherine – cozy spots, good food
• 20:00 – Optional night walk back through Grand Place lit up

🏨 Accommodation
Stay near Central Station or Sablon – quiet, classy, walkable.

🍴 Food Recommendations
• Lunch: Chez Richard (bistro vibes) or Wittamer for something light
• Dinner: Henri, La Villette, or Les Brigittines for Belgian cuisine
• Snack: Neuhaus or Pierre Marcolini for high-end chocolate

📌 Tips
• The whole walk is scenic — no need for public transport
• Watch your bag near Nord station
• Most churches are free but check opening hours
• Wear layers — Brussels weather shifts fast