Nov
11
Experience the unique culture of Brussels
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Brussels is the capital of Belgium and is known as the capital city of Europe since it the administrative centre of the European Union. This city offers tourists an amalgamation of the old and the new elements of European culture.
People and places:
The city is essentially metropolitan and hence has a mixed culture with people from different regions having settled down here. The two main languages spoken are French and Dutch. You will see the Street names and traffic sings majorly in these two languages. The heart of is the Grand’Place (Grote Markt) one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe.
Things to see:
Mannaken Pis – The world famous peeing boy can be seen every day and night at the corner of Eikstraat/Stoofstraat near the Grand Place.
Music and light show at the Grand Palace- Between April and September the town square and its buildings are illuminated at night to the rhythm of classical music.
Mini Europe- See the miniature versions of world famous monuments like the Eiffel tower, Houses of Parliament, etc
Other monuments include:
• The Palace of Justice
• The Cinquantenaire Park
• The Royal Residence
• The Heysel with the atomium
Sep
18
Brussels- The European Crossroad
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The European capital, Brussels, is an amalgamation of 19 different cultures, united in to one federal Belgian state. With a huge cross-section of population from across the globe, Brussels is truly the crossroads of Europe. In fact it is too less to say that the city is bilingual (as both Dutch and French are widely spoken) because in every corner of the city you can hear a different language.
The same vivacity can also be found in the architectural structures of Brussels. With churches sporting Gothic cathedrals alongside the contrasting classical facades around Royal Square; the city is also home to many beautiful art deco and art nouveau houses.
The Grand’Place (Grote Market), the historic market of Brussels, is mapped with the majestic Gothic Town Hall and a number of fabulous guild houses. This place in fact is one of Europe’s most beautiful town squares.