15 Instagrammable places to discover in Brussels

The Grand-Place, the Manneken-Pis, the Atomium, the Cinquantenaire Park… Brussels has many essential places! But the Belgian capital also hides pretty less touristy corners and all the more instagrammable.

Do you live in Brussels and want to rediscover your city? Do you go there as a tourist, but want to go off the beaten track? Our list will please you! Visit the Belgian capital according to its Instagrammable spots, but not too famous either.

15 places to photograph in Brussels

Difficult to visit a city, a village, a country … without taking a photo for Instagram, the most popular social network in terms of images sharing. If you are a user of the application, you are not without ignoring that some places are more instagrammable than others. That is to say that they will harvest more likes and enthusiasm of your followers.

Women of today have listed the most photogenic places in the Belgian capital, so that you leave Brussels with the most beautiful shots.

1. Maison Saint-Cyr, Pépite Art Nouveau

Designed by Gustave Strauven, an Art Nouveau architect of the second generation, the Saint-Cyr house is recognizable among a thousand with its narrow facade and its balconies and balustrades of green color. The house is unfortunately not open to the public, but the outside is already worth the detour.

Development: 11 ambiorix squares, 1000 Brussels

2. The Villa Empain, architectural jewel

Built in 1930 and fully restored in 2009 (after 2 years of work), the Villa Empain is today the headquarters of the Boghossian Foundation, which organizes exhibitions, concerts, conferences, shows … throughout the year. A place to discover if only for its flamboyant architecture and its swimming pool.

Address: 67 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 1050 Ixelles

3. Porselein Street, picturesque alley

Porslein Street is in Brussels residents of Rue Crémieux aux Parisians: colorful facades and greenery make this alley a real shooting place! In addition, (almost) no tourist still knows this pretty place.

Address: rue Prololeeree, 1070 Decerty

4. The Royal Galeries Saint-Hubert, an inevitable corridor

You may go there every day without realizing their appeal more! The Royals Saint-Hubert galleries take on tourists by their symmetry, the glass roof and the stores of stores.

Address: 5 Galerie du Roi, 1000 Brussels

5. The Vaux-Hall, second breath

Thanks to a restoration that lasted five years, Vaux-Hall is now one of the most beautiful places in Brussels: the Louis XVI style trellis structure in the gallery is particularly photogenic!

Address: Vaux-Hall, Brussels Park, 1000 Brussels

6. The tropism bookstores, a little corner of paradise

Opinion to books of books: located in the Royal Saint-Hubert galleries since 1984, the tropism bookstore has welcomed the curious in a simply sumptuous setting. Impressive mezzanine, mirrors, golden columns, neon sign … The place cloves you and only makes you want: to find the perfect book.

Address: 11 Galerie des Princes, 1000 Brussels

7. Botany, heart of culture

Formerly the place of science and botanist studies, “the bota” (as the Brussels residents would say) is the cultural center of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. On the program: concerts in a very unique place thanks to its impressive canopies (both outside and inside!).

Address: 236 rue Royale, 1210 Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode

8. The Rooftop of the Jam Hotel, a place of relaxation

In summer, this is one of the bars dear to the premises and the Citytrippers! Located on the Chaussée de Charleroi, the Jam Hotel welcomes sunset and Spritz lovers on its rooftop, where is … a swimming pool! The perfect place to relax, cocktail in hand (and immortalize it).

Address: 132 Chaussée de Charleroi, 1060 Saint-Gilles

9. The MIM, the richest museum in the capital

The Museum of Music Instruments, located a stone’s throw from the central station, is an Instagrammable building as desired. Its facade is recognizable among a thousand, and its roof offers a superb view of the city. A restaurant (momentarily in renovation) is lodged on the top floor, we recommend their brunch.

Address: 2 Mountain of the Court, 1000 Brussels

10. Rue Ernest Allard, out of time

From Little Sablon and its square, take rue Ernest Allard which will take you to the Grand Sablon. You will see this little alley on your right: a colorful and timeless place!

Address: rue Ernest Allard, 1000 Brussels

11. The rooftop of The Hoxton, bar with view

The Hoxton hotel chain has taken up residence in Brussels since May 2023 in the Tower of the former European headquarters of IBM. The establishment has a restaurant and a bar available to the outside public at the hotel. On the top floor, a rooftop offering a breathtaking view of Brussels. The most beautiful clichés will be at sunset.

Address: 1 square Victoria Régina, 1210 Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode

12. The Émile Max district, pink paradise

During their flowering, around March-April, the cherry trees of Japan in this district of Schaerbeek transform the place into pink paradise. A floral show not to be missed!

Address: avenue Émile Max, 1030 Schaerbeek

13. The Pannenhuis metro station, surprising graphics

Located in Laeken, the Metro Pannenhuis station seduces thanks to its cylindrical lights and its orange walls, which make the place graphically instagrammable, worthy of the seventies years. To get there, borrow metro n ° 6.

Address: avenue Charles Demeer, 1020 Laeken

14. The royal greenhouses of Laeken, unforgettable walk

The royal greenhouses of Laeken open their doors to the public each spring: the opportunity to discover the impressive collection of plants they hide (as well as the remarkable work that the king’s gardeners carry out).

Address: avenue du Parc Royal, 1020 Brussels

15. The noble concert, worthy of Versailles

Designed in 1873, the noble concert is a prestigious place where many events are organized (concerts, parades, conferences, etc.). Its high ceilings and ornaments worthy of Versailles make it a very exceptional building. This is where Loïc Nottet had turned his clip for the famous song Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious by Mary Poppins!

Address: 84 rue d’Arlon, 1000 Brussels

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