BD street-art in Brussels is a must-visit destination for comic book fans. The city boasts over 80 murals featuring famous characters like Tintin, Astérix, and Lucky Luke. Visitors can explore the city's many atmospheres on a unique walk, discovering iconic locations, anecdotes, and insider tips. The comic strip trail takes you through the historical centre, the UNESCO World Heritage site, and other heritage treasures like the Grand-Place, the Royal Saint Hubert Galleries, and the Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula. The city also features a street art parcours with over 150 bold and contemporary frescoes created by Belgian and international artists. Families can enjoy the comic book route, which pays tribute to characters and authors of the Franco-Belgian comics on the walls in the Pentagon and Laeken
Plan your family visit to the BD street-art with these blog insights 👇
Activities: We followed the comic strip route. The family chose to discover some emblematic frescoes, all within walking distance. We saw the Jeune Albert, XIII, Yoko Tsuno, Ric Hochet, Billy the Cat and Boule et Bill
Highlights: It gives another reading of the city. "Children love going hunting for characters, adults find childhood memories." It's a nice way to connect neighborhoods and to see Brussels as a huge artistic playground ✨