Illustrious Women of Brussels Tour

Illustrious Women of Brussels Tour

We'll start this tour of the famous women of Brussels by meeting at the indicated time on Rue Royale. At this point in the Belgian capital stood the Coudenberg Palace, where several queens exercised their power and left their mark.

After learning the history of these monarchs, we'll discover who were the city's main female brewers and chocolatiers. Brussels is also known for its prominence in the "ninth art," so we'll be sure to also discuss the most important Belgian artists in the world of comics.

The next stop will be the Mont des Arts. This historic space offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Brussels and is closely linked to the city's iconic Atomium, a monument created for the 1958 Universal Exposition whose success wouldn't have been possible without the distinguished work of great women.

We'll continue our tour of the Belgian capital in the historic center of Brussels, where we'll find the famous Manneken Pis. Rather than stopping in front of the famous statue of the urinating boy, we'll pause in front of the figure of Jeanneke Pis, a similar sculpture of a girl installed in 1987 that serves as its female counterpart.

The route will continue in front of the Royal Theatre of La Monnaie, connected to various revolutions of the 19th century. Here, we'll learn about the role women played in Belgium's independence and in both World Wars.

Finally, we'll make our way to Rue Neuve, where the tour will conclude after two hours of sightseeing. Before we say goodbye, howeer, we'll tell you about a hotel that was located on this street, the former Grand Hôtel de Saxe. Here once stayed the family of Karl Marx, whose daughters Laura, Eleanor and Jenny were also three important women in the history of Brussels.