Visit Brussels – The embodiment of New Europe

Brussels is becoming one of the trendiest hotspots in Europe for tourism and business purposes. It is seen as the ultimate weekend getaway for most people in Europe. Apart from the beer and chocolates, Brussels also has a vast range of tourist attractions that has enthralled the tourists and led to it earning the title of the “European Village”. Over ninety beautiful parks, museums, fascinating walks, trendy bars and restaurants make the city a fun and elegant place to visit.

The city of Brussels is more than a thousand years old. It is also the capital of Belgium and both French and Dutch are the ex-officio languages here. The names of streets and everything official is written in both these languages. The city is also very cosmopolitan and is an amalgamation of various cultures. Being the headquarters of the European Union (EU), Brussels is considered to be the crossroads of Europe and this gives it its international flair and makes it a city of contrasts.

A similar amount of contraposition can also be seen in the variety of architectural styles which are found in Brussels. Gothic churches and cathedrals are often found next to each other and are often in absolute contrast. You will come across exquisite classical facades and sophisticated deco houses around Royal Square.

You should always start your Brussels tour with the Grote Markt. The market consists of some impressive guild houses as well as the splendid Gothic structure-The Town Hall. This makes it one of very few beautiful city centers in Europe. This town square is also called the Grand Place and was constructed over centuries. This place is symbolic of the cosmopolitanism of modern Brussels and almost all buildings here have some historical significance.
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