Brussels is a dynamic city that has something to offer every traveller. From its rich history to delicious treats, Brussels is a great city to visit. And with every city I visit I always seek out its street art. And I was quite surprised by the diversity in Brussels street art. With everything from modern art to videogame-like space invaders and of course Brussels’ famed comic book murals, the city is a treasure trove for street art enthusiasts.

5 Favourite Pieces of Brussels Street Art

Manneken Peace

When I first heard of one of Brussels’ most popular tourist attractions, Manneken Pis, I couldn’t help but giggle. Yes, Manneken Pis is a statue/fountain of a little boy peeing. When I first saw it down one of Brussels’ narrow streets I stood among a crowd taking in this wee crazy sight. So I wasn’t too surprised to find a giant piece of street art with a modern interpretation of this dark old fountain.

Dubbed Manneken Peace, this vividly coloured piece is huge. The piece was painted by artist HMI, a member of the famous group of Belgian hip-hop artists, Brussels CNN group, for the last 30 years. You can even find it just down the street from the fountain.

Find it here: Rue du Chêne – Impasse du Val des Roses / Eikstraat – Rozendaal, 1000 Brussels

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Nearby you can find another great piece on the front of a second-hand record store. This piece, by French artist Jeff Aerosol, is a piece of stencil graffiti art. Here you’ll find some of music’s most iconic artists, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen (not pictured here – on the other side of door), Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix.

Find it here: Rue du Chêne 7, 1000 Brussels

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But the main draw when it comes to Brussels street art is their famous comic book murals. There’s even a self-guided tour you can take, the Brussels’ Comic Book Route, that will bring you by over 50 of these murals that are located around the city centre.

But why is Brussels filled with comic book murals? Turns out that Belgium is home to over 700 comic strip authors. You can thank them for bringing you favourites like Tintin, the Smurfs, Blake and Mortimer, and many more.

If you’re interested in taking the Comic Book Route head to the Visit Brussels tourist information center to pick up a mini-map. The Comic Book Route started back in 1991 to liven up the city’s empty walls while paying homage to Belgium’s famous comic book artists.

The first comic strip mural was Broussaille, completed in July of 1991. This mural shows Broussaille and his girlfriend taking a stroll around the city.

Find it here: Rue du Marché au Charbon 41, 1000 Brussels

Another of Brussels’ best murals is from The Adventures of Tintin. It’s considered Belgium’s most famous comic book hero. Here you’ll find a mural of Tintin, his trusty dog Snowy, and Captain Haddock chasing down a staircase.

Find it here: Rue de l’Etuve 37, 1000 Brussels

Lastly, one of my favourite pieces of Brussels street art is the Olivier Rameau’s Wall. Also near Manneken Pis, this mural shows Olivier and the beauty, Dove Tiredaile, in a fantasy world full of fireworks.

Find it here: Rue du Chêne 9, 1000 Brussels

If wandering Brussels in search of street art and enjoying the Comic Book Route, taking it the many murals, isn’t enough then head over to the Belgian Comic Strip Center. Here you’ll find an entire museum dedicated to Belgian comics as well as the creators behind them.

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