Brussels city is the capital of Belgium and is considered by many to be the headquarters of the European Union, as two of its four main institutions have their headquarters in the city. Brussels Belgium is also the capital of Flanders and of the French Community of Belgium; all Flemish capital institutions are established here: Flemish Parliament, Flemish government and its admisnitration and its administration. Brussels boasts some of Europe's finest museums and galleries, like the Musee Royaux de Beaux Arts and the Musee d'Art Moderne as well as the impressive twin-towered Gothic cathedral. See the Lower Town with its wealth of exquisite guild houses and the Upper Town whose wide avenues and grand architecture attest to its role as the residential area of the aristocracy. Visit the Hotel de Ville on the superb Grand Place. Enjoy the fine parks. Stroll along the wide boulevards with their excellent shops. Brussels city serves Belgium's famous beers in a huge variety of attractive bars, many with live music to complement serious venues such as the Palais des Beaux Arts and Theatre Royal de la Monnaie. 18 kms south of the centre is the historic site of the battle of Waterloo.
It is noted fact that Brussels Belgium is also the political seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the Western European Union (WEU) and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL). The highest building in Brussels is the South Tower (150 m); the most famous probably the Atomium, which is a remnant from the Expo'58.
Look at Brussels maps and find a number of places of interests including La Bourse, Heysel, The Jubilee Arch, Manneken Pis, Parc Astrid, Kauberg, etc. In short, the city is a popular tourist destination and that makes Brussels Tourism to progress fast. Hotels in Brussels are occupied with offshore tourists offering amenities to make cmfortable stay for their guests. So, visit this city with us at StayResBelgium.com. |
