The capital of Belgium, Brussels is also the administrative center of the European Union and is now referred to as the capital of Europe. French is the most widely spoken of Belgium’s three official languages, which include Dutch and Flemish.\ As the ‘capital’ of Europe, Brussels has become a second home for people from all over the world.\ With its medieval architecture, exquisite boulevards, cafes and restaurants, Brussels is a cosmopolitan city and a prime destination for the experienced world-traveler.
Brussels Highlights:
Place Sainte-Catherine: The famous fish market in Place Sainte-Catherine makes this a prime spot to enjoy delicious seafood dishes prepared by world-renowned chefs.
Grand Place: Every trip to Brussels should include a visit to the heart of the old town area. The Town Hall is located here and this ancient monument hosts the flower market every Sunday morning.
Godiva: These prestigious chocolates were first introduced in Brussels. You can visit the site of the first Godiva Chocolatier opened at Grand Place in 1926.
Place du Grand Sablon: No shopping trip is complete without a stop at this chic weekend antiques market.
Theatre Royal de la Monnaie: The center of a vibrant theater district. This world-famous theater was the site of the beginnings of the revolutionary movement in 1830 during an opera performance.
Royal Observatory / Heisel Planetarium: The observatory allows public viewings while the planetarium offers shows to audiences of about 350.
Belgium Comic Strip Center: Take a tour of the center, situated in a beautiful Art Nouveau temple, and get reacquainted with some childhood comic strip heroes like Tintin and the Smurfs.
Atomium: For panoramic views of the city, head to the top of the Atomium, Brussels’ most-popular tourist attraction. Built for the World Fair in 1958, the giant structure is made of up nine connecting steel spheres, three of which are closed to visitors.
Once a jail, later a rather uninspired hotel, today’s refurbished Hotel Amigo (courtesy of Rocco Forte) is one of the best hotels in Brussels, for business or pleasure. The location is central, steps from the scenic Grand Place, in a pedestrian-only historic district, near enough to any number of shops, restaurants, the financial district, ...
Far from the chocolate shops and historical buildings of the tourists’ Brussels — well, not literally far, but you get the point — is the sparkling newish EU district, home, mostly, to endless ministry buildings and a stable of corporate chain hotels. And a few gems. The Sofitel Brussels Europe is one of the latter; who knew te ...
Odette en ville: Odette’s place in the city. A pocket-sized boutique in Brussels, named for (as best we can tell) a fictional character. As it turns out, you can infer quite a lot about the lady in question just from a quick look around chez Odette — the most suggestive detail, perhaps, is that she seems to be quite fond of the color ...
The Vintage Hotel is a newly minted alternative to the ponderous corporate chains that swallow up business travelers and EU bureaucrats in Brussels’ European Quarter. Located a few metro stops away from the bustling administrative nexus, the Vintage’s charming retro-boutique ambience is a testament to the refreshingly personal vision ...
As the capital of the European Union the city of Brussels is something of a crossroads, and as such it’s got no shortage of high-end hotels — most of which, perhaps understandably, are a bit on the conservative side. Exceptions, however, are ever easier to come by. Previously an absolutely traditional grand hotel, today’s Sofit ...
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