General summary of the city
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and is a modern city rich in medieval and art-nouveau buildings; steeped in rich history with plenty of museums and galleries and a pulsating cultural life.
Brussels is the administrative center of the EU, which has earned Brussels the title 'the capital of Europe'. The business sector is booming with international agencies setting up shop in the city, however not at the expense of the rich cultural history. The juxtaposition of present and past is evident in Brussels with blocks lined with international businesses and their advanced steel and glass high rises which are next to cobbled streets and medieval architecture that speaks of the city's flavourful past.
With a mixture of French and Flemish culture and language, Brussels is steeped in culture and history, with something for everyone to enjoy. The nightlife culture, complete with clubs and pubs to enjoy add to the eclectic ambience of this fair city in Belgium. During the day there is a wide variety of attractions for visitors and locals to enjoy, regardless of age. Families enjoy Belgium for its unique atmosphere which embraces every aspect of family life and socialization for adults.
Places of interest:
Brussels boasts over a century of history which lends too many sights to visit and see in the city and immediate surrounding area. Brussels is in possession ofthe most fabulous market square and the highest concentration of restaurants in the entire world.
The Petite Rue des Bouchers, which translates to street of the butchers is located in the medieval center is most famous for the fact that every building on the street is a restaurant. The roadway is very narrow and is closed to automobile traffic, which allows for the restaurants to boast their wares, while on wider parts of the road, restaurants feature outdoor eating areas.
The central market square is known as the Grand' Place, which is notably the most beautiful market square in the world. A 15th century Town Hall dominates the Grand' Place with hundreds of small statues and an elegant tower is surrounded by 17th century buildings with golden inlays which surround the entire square. Other places worth noting is to visit is the Manneken Pis, the Atomium, the Saint Michael cathedral, the Palais de Justice as well as a plethora of parks including the impressive Bois de la Cambre and the forest to which it once belonged, the Foret de Soignes which features birch trees that are hundreds of years old.
Brussels features many interesting sights for the whole family - families, business people, nature lovers, culture devotees and historians alike.
Things to do:
There is a lots of things to do in Brussels, regardless of your age or interest For those who love to dine, you could spend an eternity sampling all the wonderful restaurants in Brussels, which boasts itself as having the highest concentration of restaurants in the world.
For those interested in the history of Brussels, there is a surplus of museums that boast the wonderful and flavourful richness of a millennium in Brussels.
Sightseeing is plentiful in Brussels with many 15th and 17th century buildings around the city. Declaring a beautiful surrounding with intricately designed buildings from these centuries, the city of Brussels promises a wonderful view in any direction. With beautiful boulevards, picturesque squares, parks and a very active cultural life in every sense of the word, there is something for everyone in Brussels. You can take in a movie or a play at a theatre, enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants, and visit the monuments and places of great interest that abound in this beautiful city.
Brussels is steeped in over 1000 years of history and beauty for each individual to unfold whether visiting or moving to the city.
Food and drink Brussels
As Brussels has the highest concentration of restaurants in all the world, the dining industry is literally one of the most prolific in the city. The Petite Rue des Bouchers (the street of butchers) is literally lined with restaurants. Every single building on the street is a restaurant that caters to a variety of flavours and tastes.
Throughout this beautiful historical city, restaurants, eateries and quaint cafes abound, offering up a dish of enlightening flavor to satisfy any palate. There is, of course, plenty of French food and Flemish food, but with the coming of immigrants to Brussels, there is an increasing variety of foods from other cultures and countries throughout the world. Within the streets of Brussels, you can find Western cooking, Lebanese flavourings, Greek, Mexican - really any ethnic food flavouring that your heart could desire.
To go to Brussels means to enjoy good food in a beautiful atmosphere. Brussels is known world wide for its upper class restaurants and small, cozy eateries that are both quaint and classy.
Brussels Hotels and Accommodation
- Silken Residence
- Le Châtelain All Suites Hotel
- Hilton Brussels
- Minotel Chambord
- Le Méridien Bruxelles
- Eazires Europarthotel Avenue Louise
- Hotel Villa Royale
- Hotel le Dixseptieme
- Sun Hotel
- New Hotel Charlemagne
- Hotel L\'auberge Du Souverain
- Aristote
- Hotel Continental
- Hotel le Chantecler
- Hotel De Fierlant
- Hotel Erasme
- Rijckendael Hotel
- Eurostars Royal Embassy Grand Place
Brussels Entertainment
Brussels is very much a city of the night. There is a bustling nightlife in Brussels in the many clubs, discotheques, bars and restaurants. There is always something to do in Brussels.
During the day, the museums offer a great deal of entertainment for the entire family. With the wealth of history and past culture in Brussels, everyone in the family will find the museums, galleries and culture centers interesting and intriguing.
There are a wide variety of cultural festivals that are also offered throughout the city at various times of the year ranging in depth from family fun to adult entertainment.
Fun for the whole family is offered in the heart of Belgium in the capital city of Brussels. Movie theatres, shopping centers, parks, forests, museums, cultural centers and places of interest abound in this gorgeous city. Boredom is nearly impossible in Brussels - there is always something to do or see in this fair city. A rich social life is just around the corner in Brussels, all you have to do is see what they have to offer during your visit.
Biography: Author: Meredith Booney Website: http://www.belgiumcities.info Meredith Booney is a freelance travel writer with over 20 years of experience writing for travel journals, newspapers and magazines.