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No. 43 • October 2026

In the Belgian capital, grandeur and laisser-faire alternate on almost every street corner. Among idiosyncratic galleries, artists’ studios, bookshops, cafés, hotels, gardens and Art Nouveau classics, we gather the places that stay with us. A growing collection of discoveries for your next visit to Brussels.

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1. BOZAR

Fig 2. William Kentridge in BOZAR | photo: Yannick Sas

1. BOZAR

BOZAR, Victor Horta’s Palace of Fine Arts, is one of Brussels’ leading cultural institutions, bringing exhibitions, music, film and performance together under one roof. The building itself, with its staircases, galleries and unexpected sightlines, is worth a visit in its own right. This autumn, there is an added reason to go: William Kentridge fills the galleries with I am not me, the horse is not mine, a survey spanning more than four decades of drawing, film, sculpture, installation, theatre and opera. His work moves effortlessly between disciplines, and between personal memory and political history. On view through 7 March 2027.

2. BOUCHE

Fig 3. Matcha coffee at Bouche

You never have to go far for serious coffee in Brussels, but Bouche remains a favourite. High ceilings, rounded walls and a calm interior make it an easy place to linger. There are now several locations, including the original café on Rue de Namur and a second address in the European Quarter.