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400 Bieres Artisanales / Beer Mania
Category: Best Shopping - Brussels Shopping
Address: Chaussée de Wavre 174 - 176, Brussels
This shop is a destination for beer connoisseurs traveling in Brussels. Visitors award consistently high marks for the broad selection – over 400 Belgian beers – and the helpful husband-wife owners. Beer Mania is the small "pub" counter in the back of the store where you can sample many in-stock brews before you buy. The owners are also happy to...
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Address: Av Louise, Brussels
It makes sense that the fashionable enclave of Ixelles is home to shopping hotspot Avenue Louise. Inno, the city's most well-rounded department store, offers everything from clothing to housewares and has a branch here; however, upscale boutiques are more common. Bonpoint is a local favorite for children's clothes, while Natan provides duds for...
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Address: Rue de la Colline 13, Grand-Place, Brussels
A comic memento is a unique, fitting way to remember a trip to Brussels, and no character is more closely associated with Belgium than Tintin. Luckily, this shop offers plenty of merchandise, including Tintin clothes, rugs, toys, prints and school supplies. You can even purchase Tintin comics translated into 50 languages.
Category: Best Shopping - Brussels Shopping
Address: Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes and rue de l'Ecuyer, near Grand-Place, Brussels
This Italian Neo-Renaissance arcade is considered one of Europe's oldest "malls." Charged by King Leopold I with its construction in 1837, young architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaars converted the entire Rue Saint-Hubert into the airy arcade that visitors see today. Three levels – King's gallery, Queen's gallery, and the Prince's gallery – are home to...
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Address: Galerie du Roi 6, Brussels
This popular Belgian designer has become a household name since debuting in 1985. Thanks to an affinity for light silks and chiffon, her fashions for women are described as "floaty" and "fairy-like." In addition to a ready-to-wear collection and daytime knits, Kaat Tilley offers bridal wear and evening wear. Her newest line is designed for...
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Address: 49-51 Blvd Adolphe Max, Brussels
To maintain its stellar reputation, Belgian chocolate is strictly monitored for quality by the government. Consequently, it's impossible to find "bad" Belgian chocolate. But how do you decide where to shop for it? Try Leonidas, which offers high-quality Belgian pralines (their term for chocolates) at reasonable prices. Leonidas has more than 2000...
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Address: Galerie de la Reine 6-8, Brussels B-1000
How can you visit Belgium without bringing home authentic Belgian lace? Brussels' largest lace-maker offers excellent, reasonably-priced handmade goods, which are of higher quality and greater durability than machine-manufactured products. Both antique and contemporary lace designs are available on placemats, tablecloths, blouses, nightgowns,...
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Address: Rue des Sablons and Rue de Rollebeek, Brussels
This square takes its name from "sable," the French word for "sand." Years ago, the area was a nondescript, sandy lowland on the way to Brussels proper. Today, the square is filled with art galleries, boutiques and upscale cafes; it's also the epicenter of Brussels' antiques trade. In fact, historic homes surrounding the square have been converted...
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Address: Pl du Jeu-de-Balle, Brussels
This flea market has been in operation since 1640, and it's been open daily since 1919. The working-class district of Marolles is a pleasant morning destination. Grab a cup of coffee and a waffle, and watch the locals rushing off to work. Then, stroll among the stalls, perusing a wide variety of antiques, old postcards, retro clothing, and...
Category: Best Shopping - Brussels Shopping
Address: Pl du Grand Sablon 12, Brussels
This pastry shop is one of Brussels' most famous, and rightly so. Wittamer has been building a reputation since 1910, and locals show up to grab a light breakfast, to indulge in a fabulous dessert, or to find a gift for someone special. Wittamer's specialties include candied chestnuts (marrons glaces) and marzipan biscuits, but their handmade...
