Brussels, proud capital of the ninth art, reveals itself as a true open-air museum. Ideally located just steps from the city center, the DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City is the perfect starting point for discovering comic book heroes around every corner.
Discover Brussels’ Comic Strip Murals
Over the year, Brussels walls have been transformed into life-sized comic book panels. Today, over 80 murals are spread all over the city from the city centre to its surrounding neighbourhoods. The murals offer something for all ages, from beloved characters like Tintin to figures such as Corto Maltese. Beyond the murals, comic book culture is also reflected in other forms across the city, including statues and even street names inspired by iconic comic series.
In the Footsteps of Tintin, Starting at DoubleTree
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City is located just steps away from a symbolic place in Tintin’s universe. In his very first adventure, Tintin in the Land of the Soviets, the famous reporter, accompanied by his loyal dog Snowy, returns to Brussels by train and arrives at the North Station, where he is welcomed by a cheering crowd.
More Ways to Experience Comics in Brussels
Brussels offers plenty of other comic-themed activities for the whole family. You can wander through its streets and stop by countless specialty comic book shops. In fact, the Brussels region boasts one of the highest concentrations of comic bookstores per square metre!
The city also has its own museum dedicated to comics, the Comic Art Museum, where visitors can explore more than a hundred years of comic book history. Housed in an Art Nouveau building designed in 1905 by Victor Horta, it features a permanent exhibition as well as a range of temporary exhibitions.
