Shopping in Brussels could not be bad for definition. This cultural capital is just the same as a variety of shops, antique bears and shopping centers. So, where can I go shopping here:
Shopping centers
"CITY2" (Rue Neuve 123)
The largest indoor shopping center in Brussels is homes for more than 100 outlets, from familiar international brands and department store "FNAC" to designer labels.
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday 10: 00-19: 00 and Friday 10: 00-19: 30
"Galeries Saint-Hubert" (Rue du marché-aux-herbs and rue de l'ecuyer)
This shopping center in the neo-source style building is rightfully considered one of the oldest in Europe. This arcade was built on behalf of the King Leopold I in 1837. The gallery consists of three levels - the King Gallery (King's Gallery), the Queen Gallery (Queen's Gallery), and the Prince Gallery Gallery. All floors contain a huge number of boutiques, cafes, departments, and even cinemas. Inside the even stray musicians. The mode of operation of stores and restaurants vary, but the gallery itself is open daily and around the clock, so you can appreciate the architecture of the building at any time of the day and night.
Boutique and clothing stores, accessories and shoes.
"Kaat Tilley" (Galerie du Roi 6)
The name of the popular Belgian designer has become already nominated, in a good sense, of course. Designer debuted in 1985. Thanks to the manner of skillful use of silks and chiffon in the sewing, the model of women's clothing from this wizard is described as "light" and "fabulous." In addition to the finished clothes, the designer offers a series of wedding outfits and luxurious evening clothes. The last line is designed for children. Clothing from this designer is available in boutiques around the world, but the largest selection is located in this store in Brussels.
Opening hours: Monday 10: 00-18: 00, Tuesday - Friday 10: 00-18: 30, Saturday 10: 30-18: 3
"Kat & Muis" (Rue Antoine Dansaert 32)
If you want to put on your children's pretty and stylishly and at the same time to spend on this thing, go to this boutique. Here they sell completely fabulous children's clothing created by the best international designers. If the outfits themselves do not force you faint, the price tags can completely.
Opening hours: Monday -Subble 10: 00-18: 00
"Manufacture Belge de Dentenle" (Galerie De La Reine 6-8)
How can you go to Belgium and do not bring home real Belgian lace? The largest manufacturer of lace in Belgium offers excellent and reasonably prices of handmade goods that have higher quality and greater strength than machine manufacture. Antique and modern lace products - napkins, tablecloths, blouses, nightgowns, bed linen, and other clothes are available in this store. Napkins, along with bookmarks in books and nasal scarves, can become excellent souvenirs.
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 09: 30-18: 00, Sunday 10: 00-16: 00
Jewelry salons:
"Christa Reniers" (Rue Antoine Dansaert 196)
It is considered the best modern jewelry stores in Belgium. Here you can buy beautiful and simple creations. The store is located in the city center and has been working since 1992. Most of the collections are silver or 18-carat gold products. Prices, of course, high enough.
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 11: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 30
Claude-Noëlle (PLACE DU GRAND SABLON 20)
This jewelry store sells beautiful and expensive objects of classic and modern style. Some of the products here are very old (for example, more than 100 years).
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 09: 30-18: 00
Shopping streets and markets
Avenue Louise.
This trendy island in the Ixels area is the place of the hottest Shopin. "Inno", the most famous and covering the entire spectrum of purchases of the department store offers everything from clothing to household items. However, high-class boutiques on this street is much more common. Bonpoint is a favorite favorite, a children's clothing shop, while Natan provides clothing and accessories for their moms. "Serneel's" often captivates adult choices from all sorts of all, and child assortment of toys. To buy objects of Belgian fashion, try to visit the store "Oliver Strelli" -ts for sale from the local talent, which many are compared with Armani. Take a look at the shine shoe department store, which offers guests exceptional reserves of shoes from Belgian designers. Street also has several excellent bookstores and galleries, not to mention the numerous cafes and bistro. Store opening hours varies.
PLACE DU Grand Sablon
Many years ago, this area was a ninking sandy lowland of Brussels. Today, the area is filled with art gallery, boutiques and high-class cafes and restaurants. Also, it is the epicenter of the Antiques of Brussels. Historic houses surrounding the square were transformed into high-class antique shops, and the famous antiques fair is carried out on this area every weekend.
Opening hours Antique Fair: Saturday 09: 00-18: 00, Sunday 09: 00-14: 00
Rue Neuve.
Ryu Nes-threshold Pedestrian street north of Grand Place Square. For local residents, and tourists, this street is the heart of the city of city, because it is here that an eclectic range of retail outlets is concentrated, from department stores to cozy pastry shops.
Markets:
Marché Du Midi.
The largest and most colorful market near the Station of Brussels South / Midi Railway Station. Here you can buy everything, from food and colors, to accessories, items of decoration, cosmetics and shampoos, but the focus is on goods from the ethnic communities of the city, so that you can buy something that belongs to the culture of the touring, North Africa and Middle East.
Opening hours: every day 06: 00-13: 00 (may vary depending on the time of year)
Vieux Marche. (Pl du jeu-de-balle)
This flea market is rooted at 2640, and the market began to work every day since 1919. The Marolles work area is very good in the morning when it is pleasant to come here and drink a cup of coffee and eat fragrant waffles, and watch the locals who are in a hurry to work. Then you can walk among the kiosks and benches, looking through a wide range of antiques, vintage cards, vintage clothes and household goods.
Opening hours: every day 07: 00- 14:00