Brussels
Brussels is the closest thing to the idea of the capital of Europe.
Being more than 1000 years old, the city is at the same time the headquarters of the European Commission and of the Council of ministers of the European Union.
In spite of being an obviously crucial political center, Brussels does not feature the stiffness characteristic of such establishments. On the contrary, it is famous for its dynamic nightlife, for the trendy restaurants and bars, for the amazing shopping opportunities. On top of that, the sundry museums and the miscellaneous architecture render Brussels as one of the best tourist destinations.
Short History of Brussels
Historians seem to agree on the fact that Brussels began to built its historic identity in the year 979, when it was founded. It soon turned from a marsh into a prosperous commercial center. In spite of the fact that Brussels underwent a series of historic events which partly damaged the city in terms of demographics and infrastructure, it always had a trajectory of economic, political and cultural successes rarely paralleled by any other city in the world.
Accommodation in Brussels
With respect to accommodation, Brussels practices the policy of, as it were, going with the flow, which means that prices may vary greatly depending on what political, cultural or social events take place in the city. Should the tourist plan a trip to Brussels in a time when such events happen, they will, however, be able to identify accommodation solutions in a wide range of hotels, including one-star establishments, youth hostels and five-star hotels.
Traditional belgium cuisine in Brussels
In terms of eating, Brussels is nothing if not a paradise of chocolate. However, in order to get to desert, one should try other favorite items on the list of things to eat, namely, the belgium fries and the oysters. The “andalouse” sauce is definitely the locals' first choice when it comes to complementing the food with an extra element of originality. Enthusiasts of fries should know that Brussels offers a great variety of establishments serving almost exclusively potato dishes, but the bottom line is that, regardless of the available budget, all tourists will be able to have rich meals in the restaurants of the city.
Tourist Attractions and Objectives in Brussels
The Atomium is said to be a symbol of Belgium in its entirety. By its architecture, the building contrasts with other architectural styles to be identified in Brussels, instantiated, among others, by the Royal Palace and by the general display of the Grand Place and the Town Hall (Hotel de Ville). The Gueuze Museum, the Brussels City Museum, the Royal Art and History Museum and the Autoworld Car Museum belong to the wide must-see category of attractions in Brussels. One should not forget the little Manneken Pis or the Belgian Comic Strip Center in order to get an approximately complete impression of the city.
Events and Festivals in Brussels
Brussels is an extremely eventful tourist destination. The events hosted by this city are numerous; however, they can be classified into categories such as: events related to arts, to music, to nightlife, to science and knowledge in general, to sports, and even to oddities. Thus, Brussels is home for both French Language Week or Ars Musica and for the Scarecrow Festival, for the International Archeological Film Festival or for the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and for Brussels Marathon.
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