Esseghem Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
La Grand Place
The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
Atomium
The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.
Royal Palace of Brussels
Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.
King Baudouin Stadium
Catch an event at King Baudouin Stadium during your trip to Brussels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Avenue Louise
During your trip to Brussels, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Louise. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
European Union Parliament Building
After visiting European Union Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Brussels. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Brussels Highlights Walking and Bus Tour w/ Waffle
From Brussels: Day Trip to Bruges by Train
Brussels: Beer Tasting Tour with 7 Beers and Snacks
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Other neighbourhoods around Esseghem
Sainte-Catherine
Travellers love Sainte-Catherine for its popular shops, and you can see more of Brussels by jumping on the metro at Sainte Catherine-Sint Katelijne Station or Ypres Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Brussels Christmas Market and St. Catherine's Square.
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Brussels Museum of Industry and Labour and MIMA are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Duchesse de Brabant Tram Stop or Triangle Tram Stop to get around.
Schaerbeek
Get to know Schaerbeek and its many features like its churches and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Schaerbeek Museum of Beer and Josaphat Park, and you can jump on the metro at Pogge Tram Stop or Eenens Tram Stop to get around the city.
Lower Town
Known for its interesting museums and fantastic breweries, there's plenty to explore in Lower Town. Top attractions like La Grand Place and Hotel de Bellevue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Bourse-Beurs Station or De Brouckere Station to see more of the city.
Grand-Place
If you're spending some time in Grand-Place, La Grand Place and Royal Theatre Toone are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Travellers choose Saint-Josse-ten-Noode for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Gillon Tram Stop or Madou Station and check out top sights like Place Charles Rogier.
- Atomium
- NATO Headquarters
- Royal Palace of Brussels
- King Baudouin Stadium
- Avenue Louise
- European Union Parliament Building
- Mini-Europe
- Manneken Pis Statue
- Place du Grand Sablon
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
- UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
- Belgian Comic Strip Center
- Berlaymont Building
- Midi Market
- Brussels Park
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles Solbosch Campus
- Mont des Arts
- Genval Lake
- Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert