Travel Guide of Hoeilaart in Belgium by Influencers and Travelers
Hoeilaart is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium. The name Hoeilaart is of Gallic-Celtic origin, coming from "Ho-Lar," meaning a high clearing in the woods. Residents are called Hoeilanders or Doenders. The municipality only comprises the town of Hoeilaart proper. On January 1, 2019, Hoeilaart had a total population of 11,325.
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1 - Brussels
10 km away
The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, and the capital of Belgium. Besides the strict centre, it also covers the immediate northern outskirts where it borders municipalities in Flanders. It is the administrative centre of the European Union, thus often dubbed, along with the region, the EU's capital city.
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2 - Art & History Museum
10 km away
The Art & History Museum is a public museum in Brussels, Belgium, which is one of the constituents of the Royal Museums for Art and History. It is located in the Cinquantenaire Park and was previously called the Cinquantenaire Museum. It is one of the largest museums in Europe.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Luxembourgh and Dinant Day Trips from Brussels
9 km away
Luxemburg is a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and impressive ancient and contemporary architecture. It begs to be explored! In the old part of Luxembourg, your guide will take you to the cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Duke and the Place d’Armes. In downtown Luxembourg you'll set your eyes on a spectacular view of the Kirchberg district, home to several European institutions. In the valley, see the abbey of Neumünster, the city walls, the picturesque sites along the river Alzette and more. Then, after some free time in the city, explore the quaint town of Dinant, with its 15th-century collegial church and its impressive citadel. Dinant’s name originates from the Celtic “Divo Nanto”, which means “Sacred Valley”. This little town is dramatically perched on the narrow banks of the River MeuseI. This is the cradle of the Leffe beer brand and the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. Will you be inspired?
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4 - Bois de la Cambre
7 km away
The Bois de la Cambre or Ter Kamerenbos is an urban public park on the edge of the Sonian Forest in Brussels, Belgium. The park lies in the south of the Brussels-Capital Region, in the municipality of the City of Brussels.
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5 - Sonian Forest
The Sonian Forest or Sonian Wood is a 4,421-hectare forest at the southeast edge of Brussels, Belgium. The Sonian Forest was a favorite hunting ground of the Habsburg Imperial family, and as such features prominently in some famous Renaissance works of art such as the Hunts of Maximilian tapestries in the Louvre.
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6 - Escape Games in Brussels
8 km away
Let yourself be tempted by an escape game session in Brussels! Located in Brussels, Escape Hunt offers you the exclusive escape game "The robbery of the Manneken Pis". Level of difficulty: 2/5 Number of participants: 2 to 5 The Manneken Pis, Bru...
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7 - Grand Place, Brussels Town Hall
9 km away
The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels, Belgium. It is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices; the city's Flamboyant Town Hall, and the neo-Gothic King's House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.
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8 - Ixelles
8 km away
Ixelles is one of the nineteen municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. Ixelles is located in the suburbs towards the south of Brussels' city centre and is geographically bisected by the City of Brussels.
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9 - Virtual Reality in Brussels
9 km away
Experience a unique virtual reality adventure in the heart of Brussels! Visit Virtual Room, the first collaborative virtual reality room! Located in Brussels, Virtual Room offers you the Are we dead? adventure, an exclusive VR scenario. Difficulty le...
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10 - Place Poelaert
8 km away
The Marolles or Marollen is a popular historic neighbourhood of Brussels, situated between the Palace of Justice and Brussels-South railway station. Lying at the heart of Marolles are the Chapel Church and the Place du Jeu de Balle/Vossenplein.
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11 - La Bourse Brussels
10 km away
The Brussels Stock Exchange, abbreviated to BSE, was founded in Brussels, Belgium, by decree of Napoleon in 1801. In 2002, the BSE merged with the Amsterdam, Lisbon and Paris stock exchanges into Euronext N.V., renaming the BSE Euronext Brussels.
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12 - Morning | Brussels City Tours
10 km away
It's thought that the death of his friend, Alexis Helmer, inspired John McCrae's WWI poem 'In Flanders Fields' in 1915. This poetic day trip from Brussels includes lunch and a visit to the place where McCrae wrote it, Essex Farm Cemetery - plus many other sites dedicated to the fallen of the First World War.
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13 - Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert
9 km away
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14 - St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
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15 - Tasting | Brussels Beer Tasting Tours
10 km away
Embark on an immersive journey, unveiling tales of the hidden river and the legendary dog statue. Discover the heart of Brussels in a gigantic beer house, the Belgian Beer World. This architectural marvel, once a bustling stock exchange, now stands as a proud emblem of Belgium's beer heritage. 1. A Sip of History: Immerse yourself in the flavors of Brussels' most ancient beer style, served fresh from the source. Revel in the stark contrast between a medieval concoction and a modern brew, crafted by the pioneers of a new brewing era. 2. Rub Shoulders with the Masters: Upon stepping into this beer wonderland, meet the visionaries behind the brew. Savor a glass of Brussels' best-kept secret, a beer so exclusive, it eludes even local connoisseurs. 3. A Toast to Tradition: The grand finale takes place in the trendiest bar in Brussels' vibrant district. As you savor your drink, indulge in a mouthwatering feast. Has a new beer style captured your heart? Engage in a final chat with your guide for tips to continue your beer adventure at home. Come, let's raise a glass to the spirit of Brussels!
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16 - Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
11 km away
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are a group of art museums in Brussels, Belgium. The Royal Museums contains over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings, which date from the early 15th century to the present.
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17 - Law Courts of Brussels
11 km away
The Palace of Justice of Brussels or Law Courts of Brussels is the most important court building in Belgium. It is located on Place Poelaert/Poelaertplein in the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels.
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18 - Royal Palace of Brussels
11 km away
The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace of the King and Queen of the Belgians in the centre of the nation's capital Brussels.
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19 - Magritte Museum
11 km away
The Magritte Museum is a museum in Brussels, Belgium, dedicated to the work of the Belgian surrealist artist, René Magritte. It is one of the constituent museums of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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20 - Lion's Mound
11 km away
The Lion's Mound is a large conical artificial hill located in the municipality of Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium. King William I of the Netherlands ordered its construction in 1820, and it was completed in 1826.
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21 - Brussels Park
11 km away
The Parc de Bruxelles or Warandepark, is the largest urban public park in the centre of Brussels, Belgium. The area of the rectangular park is 13.1 ha. The main entrance is on the north side, opposite the Belgian House of Parliament.
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22 - Coudenberg
11 km away
The Coudenberg or Koudenberg is a small hill in Brussels where the Palace of Coudenberg was built. For nearly 700 years, the Castle and then Palace of Coudenberg was the seat of government of the counts, dukes, archdukes, kings, emperors and governors, who from the 11th century until its destruction in 1731, exerted their sovereignty over the area of the Duchy of Brabant, now in the southern Netherlands and northern Belgium.
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23 - Grand Place
12 km away
The Grand Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the King's House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.
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24 - Manneken Pis
12 km away
Manneken Pis is a landmark 61 cm bronze fountain sculpture in the centre of Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into the fountain's basin. It was designed by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder and put in place in 1618 or 1619. The current statue is a replica which dates from 1965. The original is kept in the Brussels City Museum. Manneken Pis is the best-known symbol of the people of Brussels. It also embodies their sense of humour and their independence of mind.
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25 - Black Tower
12 km away
The Black Tower is a medieval tower in Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best conserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th century. It is located behind St. Catherine's Church on Rue de la Vierge Noire/Zwarte Maagdstraat.
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