Your secret place in Brussels is...
Rue de la Cigogne / Ooievaarstraat
The city of Brussels has a long history of affordable housing problems. Workers and craftsmen traditionally lived in stables, dead-end streets that were usually named after one of the inhabitants or the traditional occupations carried out here.
Many of these small streets have disappeared as the city continues to expand and modernize its infrastructure. This
myriad of cul-de-sacs forms the beating heart of Brussels and is often overlooked by tourists visiting Brussels. Rue de la Cigogne/Ooievaarstraat is a quintessential Brussels hidden gem.
Take a stroll down the street and find the very quaint
18th century porch. If you go during a sunny summer day, you are likely to find locals sitting outside your door enjoying the weather and friendly neighborhood chatter.