Brussels Travel Guide
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Brussels is a unique city composed of 19 districts and divided by two languages. Its hub is the Grand Place , which can be reached by tram or bus. This city square was once the focal point of Brussels' food markets. The surrounding streets, named after the foods for which they were famous, such as Rue Marche aux Herbes , are still home to many of the city's … Read Brussels introduction
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Hotel Amigo
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This quaint hotel just off Grote Markt / Grand Place is thought to be one of the most beautiful ones in town. Amigo means prison in the local dialect. So where …
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Went on a long day trip with friend. Arrived an hour early (good you may think but not when that means quarter to four in the morning at the gare du nord or whatever which doesn't open (including ... more
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Introduction
The city of choice for Eurocrats, Brussels is sumptuous, historic and luxuriously cosy. With artistry richer than chocolate, architecture as graceful as its cuisine and diversity frothier than the beer, Brussels is an heirloom of northern culture at its best.
Not to miss
Manneken Pis A national symbol and known throughout the world, Manneken Pis - a little boy cheerfully taking a leak into a pool - never fails to disappoint visitors despite its diminutive size. It's three blocks from the Grand Place. The present-day bronze Manneken Pis was sculpted by Jerôme …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1000000 Area : 161km² Longitude / Latitude : 4.36800003052 / 50.8370018005 Currency : Euro (EUR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Brussels Airport(formerly known as Zaventem) is 14km (9mi) northeast of Brussels. Many international airlines fly here, but more fly into other European cities, so, depending on where you're coming from, it may be better to fly into Paris, London, Frankfurt or Amsterdam and train …
History
Recent History Brussels continues to grow and thrive as a major centre for international relations, industry and trade. It still struggles with its identity, and language is still a heated topic, but among the new skyscrapers populated by legions of diplomats and businesspeople, the city's …
Weather
Brussels' mild maritime climate is unfortunately characterised by lots of grey, rainy weather. The warmest months are July and August when highs hover around 22°C (72°F), though they can also be the wettest. Winters are more predictable with plenty of rain and heavy-coat 'highs' of …
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Overview
Over the centuries, Brussels has been ruled by everyone from the Romans to the Spanish to the Germans, a colonial history that well prepared the city for its current occupiers-diplomats, lobbyists, and Euro-politicians who flock to the NATO and European Union headquarters here. International …
Where to eat & what to do
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Popular Attractions in Brussels
- 1.Marolles (Les)
- 2.Museum David en Alice van Buuren
- 3.Koninklijke Muntschouwburg/Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie
- 4.Maison d'Art Actuel des Chartreux
- 5.Centre Sportif de la Woluwe (Le)
- 6.Brussels City Tours
- 7.Neptunium
- 8.Mont-des-Arts
- 9.Brouwerij Belle-Vue/Brasserie Belle-Vue
- 10.Everard 't Serclaes
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