An Introduction To Visiting Brussels

Tagged as the capital of Europe ...
A city of stylish architecture, colorful culture and exceptional chocolate, Brussels boasts a number of attractions to lure the most fussy of travellers. From first-class dining, character architecture to a lively nightlife and it’s many landmarks, there’s something to suit everyone who visits Brussels.

Look around the streets of Brussels and you’ll see people from a wide array of backgrounds and culture – a testimony to the cosmopolitan feature of the city. Aside from the numerous ex - pats posted here from around the world, Brussels also plays host to immigrants from Turkey, Greece and North Africa.

The presiding language in Brussels is French, but Flemish is also spoken in distinct pockets of the city as is a unique mix of the two languages called Marollien or Brusselse Sproek.

ou can’t help but be inspired by the extensive assortment of food options open to the Brussels visitor. The national dish is “moules et frites” and is definately worth sampling,what's more, the city further offers an awe-inspiring choice of ethnic foods including Turkish, Chinese, Moroccan, Vietnamese, Tunisian, Italian and more.
It's the very heart of Brussels and should serve as the first port of call for the newly arrived visitor. Countless reckon on it to be among the leading town squares to be found anywhere in the world. Brussels is the EU capital ... and as such, is the location of an evolving number of European Union buildings.

Brussels is the EU capital ...
and as such is the location of an increasing number of European Union buildings.

Brussels gave birth to the “art nouveau”...
This architectural movement of the late 1890’s was to stretch to various different countries who embraced the bold new concoction of materials such as stone, iron and captivating tiles. Some examples of well-known landmarks you can visit that are a testimony to the movement are the Hotels Metropole & Solvay, Musee horta and Maison Saint Cyr. The Art Nouveau movement was spearheaded by Belgian architects Victor Horta and Henry van de Velde.