Famous Cities of the World – Brussels
Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union and thus is at the forefront of European integration and European Union policy. It is also one of the most international cities in Europe; its diversity is reflected in its interesting neighborhoods, excellent restaurants, numerous cultural festivals, and various languages. It is a city of fine food, cafes, culture, Art Nouveau architecture and the surreal. Pull up a chair and join laissez-faire locals who value the city’s casual atmosphere. It is popular tourist destination.
It is generally a safe city. Some suburban neighborhoods have a poor reputation, but travelers are unlikely to visit them. It is a very culturally diverse city and its cuisine reflects this coming from all over the globe and considered to be among the best in Europe. From pastas, to fish, meats, soups and sauces, the cuisine in it will suit any palate and taste. It is beautiful at any time of the year, but if weather matters then the best time to travel is in the months May, June and through to September. However this is usually the busiest period and it may be the most difficult time to find cheap flights to Brussels unless you’ve booked well in advance.
It is famous for its chocolate (Chocolatier Mary, Godiva, or Marcolini) and its 400 different beers. Two of the favourite beer bars in It are Le Vieux Bon Temps, rue du March-aux-Herbes 12 (dating back to the 17th century, with wood-panelling and stained glass window), and A la mort subite, rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagïres 7, at the very end of the Galeries du Roi. It is the fourth city in Belgium to implement such a scheme. It is generally conservative and family-oriented, and Belgians tend to shy away from displays of wealth, often preferring to entertain in style at home rather than flash their means in public. This is not a dressy city, although given its garment industry heritage (It is still the home of Scabal menswear).
It is well served by Brussels International Airport and access to the beauties of it is convenient and easy thanks to fast trains, buses and taxies plying the nearby city centre. All major car rental companies also have a booth at the airport. It is officially bi-lingual, French and Dutch, though most speak English, and the high degree of internationalism has made English the working language of many in the city. In fact, there is a community of approximately 200,000 native English speakers in It. It is Belgium’s largest city it is sophisticated and has a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city centre is divided into the lower and upper towns.
It is a small city and easy to navigate. Rents, even in the center of town, are affordable. It is now an autonomous region governed by Flemish and French community parliaments and home to the national government. It is also great when it comes to museums, with more than 10 museums worth visiting. If you have time you can also travel to the Waterloo battlefield, which is right outside the city.
Brussels is a centre of the utmost diversity in which people from every country in the world have found employment and made their homes. Because of its dual role it has a multitude of embassies, Non-Governmental Organisations, lobby groups, regional pressure groups and international firms. It is Europe’s most leafy capital. Draw inspiration from the broad avenues of It’ Park and Leopold Park; or stroll in the hilly Woluwe Park with its sweeping, English landscape and ponds. It is a nest of spies. In the aftermath of the Cold War, foreign secret services did not downsize activities in the Belgian capital: on the contrary, they redoubled their efforts and the range of their objectives.
Brussels is also the head quarter of the NATO. It is a city with many faces and a strong international character. It is not only the capital of Belgium and Europe, but also the capital of Flanders.
By: Gurmit Singh Toor
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It is generally a safe city. Some suburban neighborhoods have a poor reputation, but travelers are unlikely to visit them. It is a very culturally diverse city and its cuisine reflects this coming from all over the globe and considered to be among the best in Europe. From pastas, to fish, meats, soups and sauces, the cuisine in it will suit any palate and taste. It is beautiful at any time of the year, but if weather matters then the best time to travel is in the months May, June and through to September. However this is usually the busiest period and it may be the most difficult time to find cheap flights to Brussels unless you’ve booked well in advance.
It is famous for its chocolate (Chocolatier Mary, Godiva, or Marcolini) and its 400 different beers. Two of the favourite beer bars in It are Le Vieux Bon Temps, rue du March-aux-Herbes 12 (dating back to the 17th century, with wood-panelling and stained glass window), and A la mort subite, rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagïres 7, at the very end of the Galeries du Roi. It is the fourth city in Belgium to implement such a scheme. It is generally conservative and family-oriented, and Belgians tend to shy away from displays of wealth, often preferring to entertain in style at home rather than flash their means in public. This is not a dressy city, although given its garment industry heritage (It is still the home of Scabal menswear).
It is well served by Brussels International Airport and access to the beauties of it is convenient and easy thanks to fast trains, buses and taxies plying the nearby city centre. All major car rental companies also have a booth at the airport. It is officially bi-lingual, French and Dutch, though most speak English, and the high degree of internationalism has made English the working language of many in the city. In fact, there is a community of approximately 200,000 native English speakers in It. It is Belgium’s largest city it is sophisticated and has a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city centre is divided into the lower and upper towns.
It is a small city and easy to navigate. Rents, even in the center of town, are affordable. It is now an autonomous region governed by Flemish and French community parliaments and home to the national government. It is also great when it comes to museums, with more than 10 museums worth visiting. If you have time you can also travel to the Waterloo battlefield, which is right outside the city.
Brussels is a centre of the utmost diversity in which people from every country in the world have found employment and made their homes. Because of its dual role it has a multitude of embassies, Non-Governmental Organisations, lobby groups, regional pressure groups and international firms. It is Europe’s most leafy capital. Draw inspiration from the broad avenues of It’ Park and Leopold Park; or stroll in the hilly Woluwe Park with its sweeping, English landscape and ponds. It is a nest of spies. In the aftermath of the Cold War, foreign secret services did not downsize activities in the Belgian capital: on the contrary, they redoubled their efforts and the range of their objectives.
Brussels is also the head quarter of the NATO. It is a city with many faces and a strong international character. It is not only the capital of Belgium and Europe, but also the capital of Flanders.
By: Gurmit Singh Toor
About the Author:
Gurmit loves traveling and loves his trip to Brussels. He is an author, speaker and a mortgage expert. To get in touch with Gurmit visit his website http://www.gurmitsingh.ca
Gurmit Singh Toor
http://www.gurmitsingh.ca
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