Brussels – capital city of Belgium and capital city of European Union at the same time
Brussels, the city of food, café culture, Art Nouveau and the surreal, is the Capital of Belgium and the administrative centre of the European Union.
It is a cosmopolitan city where many different cultures live together – this international flair is directly related to its role as a crossroads for all of Europe.
There are two official languages
Most tourist sites are within walking distance of the Grand Place. Victor Hugo, a city resident for several years, called the Grand Place and its 17th-century Flemish Renaissance buildings “the most beautiful square in Europe.”
One of the most interesting events in Brussels is bi-annual event featuring the creation of a detailed carpet design using more than 700.000 cut begonias.
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