Travel to Belgium

Brussels is Belgium's capital. It is also a city where plenty of European institutions are headquartered and is considered by some to be the de facto capital for the European Union.  Brussels also has the largest urban area in Belgium, and is the seat of Belgium's French Community as well as its Flemish Community. Brussels has historically been known as a Dutch-speaking community, however, the number of French speaking inhabitants has increased dramatically during the course of the 19th-20th centuries and both languages now have official status.

If you plan to go to Brussels, here are some of the recommended sites:

The Grand Place- the Grand Place, or the Grote Markt is Brussel's central square, surrounded by the city's Town Hall and the Breadhouse. The Grand Place is Brussel's most important tourist destination and its most memorable landmark which measures 223 by 360 feet and is listed under UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

The Royal Palace of Brussels is the official palace of the King of Belgians located in front of Brussels Park. Although it is the official palace, it is not used as a royal residence since the king and his family resides in the Royal Castle of Laeken. The Palace, or "Palais Royal", allows visitors for a limited time in summer.

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium is one of Belgium's most famous museums. The museum is located in the downtown area of Coudenberg and is comprised of four museums connected with the Royal Museum.  The two of them—The Museum of Ancient Art, and the Museum of Modern Art—are in the main building, while the other two, which are located a few kilometers from the city center, are dedicated to specific Belgian artists and are much smaller. The Royal Museum features over 20,000 drawings, sculptures, and paintings dating from the early 15th century to the present.

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If you are thinking to go for holidays but you have know idea where to go for your holiday in Europe. Let me help you to find the holiday destination for you. Last month I went Brussels for holidays with my family and it was unforgettable tour for me. Let me explain you something about Brussels.

Introduction

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and of Brussels Capital Region. It is entirely surronded by Dutch-speaking Flanders and its constituent Flemish Brabant province. As headquarters of many European institutions, Brussels might also be considered something of a capital for the European Union.As Brussels became the capital city of a new country in the 19th century, the old town was destroyed to make way for brand new ministries, palaces, schools, army barracks and office blocks all built between 1880 and 1980.

Brussels has a poor reputation for its weather. Compared to other western European cities like London and Paris

Get in by Plane

Brussels' main airport is Brussels International Airport - previously known as Zaventem . Several major carriers operate out of the airport, including the local Brussels Airlines, which flies to many destinations worldwide.

Brussels revamped its metro at the start of April 2009 to boast six lines, and at the same time rescheduled several tram and bus routes. Most are run by STIB-MIVB of the Brussels region except for some regional buses, which are run by De lijn of the Flemish region and Le Tec of the Walloon region.

Sightseeing

There are lots of things to see in brussels but most important places i am describing you:

Grand Place-Grote Markt, Surrounded by the city tower and a range of beautiful 300 year old buildings. In the evening, surrounded by bright lumination, it is simply ravishing. Some evenings a music and light show is provided with the buildings serving as a canvas. Have a "gaufre de Liège-Luikse wafel" here—the best ones are available from the little shops off the northeast corner of the Grand Place-Grote Markt.

Manneken Pis, Just a short walk from the Grand Place-Grote Markt is the Manneken Pis, a small bronze statue thought to represent the "irreverent spirit" of Brussels. This statue of a child performing one of Nature's most basic functions is believed to have been inspired by a child who, while in a tree, found a special way to drive away invading troops.

Statue of Europe, Also referred to as Unity in Peace, this sculpture symbolises peace through European integration, while at the same time aiming to demonstrate the motto of the European Union (EU), United in Diversity.

Things to do

Brussels has a fair number of cinemas, if limited compared to most European capitals. French films are subtitled in Dutch, and vice versa, all other films are shown in the original version subtitled in French and Dutch.

Brussels has a good selection of year round events, many suitable for English speaking visitors. The following sites are are useful to check out whats on.

1. Classic Concerts [46] a site selling classical tickets, but has an excellent rundown of all the upcoming classical concerts.
2. Wallonie Tourism [47] is brought to you by the French Speaking Tourist board.
3. Ancienne Belgique [48] for popular concerts, where the stadium bands stop in.
4. Brussels Events Listings [49] is a roundup of events for an English speaking audience, this is good for some of the the smaller and Expat focused venues.

There are lots of things to do in Brussels which I can't explain in a single article. I will be coming soon to share lots of  adventure things in my next article.

Belgium, officially known as the "Kingdom of Belgium" is a founding member of the European Union. You will find numerous attractions in Belgium like lovely canals, historical places, beautiful cultural locations, and great shopping centers. Due to these factors tourists from across the world get attracted to visit Belgium.

The number of tourists visiting this lovely country has increased year after year. According to a recent article in the Canarian Weekly, Belgium has made a big contribution to the growth in global tourism; the number of visitors has increased by 9.38% in Belgium. Due to this rise a number of hotels have come up in this lovely country. Here is a list of some of the well known Belgium accommodations:

1.Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre: This is one of the many hotels that has come up recently. Located in the center of Brussels, Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre is ideally situated for tourists and business travelers. It is just opposite the main shopping center of the city and within walking distance from the Grand Place. This Belgium hotel has warm Norwegian style decoration and is easily accessible by road. Opened in April 2000, this hotel offers some of the best amenities to its guests. Staying here you can take advantage of facilities like internet access services and a restaurant (including a bar). In your free time you can visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts,or go golfing at the Brabantse Golf.

2.Husa President Park Hotel: Built in 1985 this 4-star hotel is barely 3km from the Brussels city center. The Husa President Park Hotel is close to numerous tourist attractions like the Brussels City Hall, Grand Place and the Royal Palace of Brussels. Guests here can utilize facilities like internet access, laundry service, and a 24-hr check in. The beautiful garden behind the hotel gives it a lovely and serene look. In this Belgium hotel, the rooms are well equipped to fulfill all the business requirements as well as basic tourist needs.

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Brussels is one European capital that's easy to miss on your grand tour of Europe. The whole little country of Belgium is easy to miss, but it's one that you really shouldn't. It has lots to offer. This grand old city is not only the capital of Belgium, it's the Capital of the European Union. Something you'll have to get used to in all of Belgium, is that there are two languages... everywhere. Dutch and French, so you'll often see signs in both languages. It's Brussels in English... "Brussel" in Dutch and "Bruxelles" in French. You'll get along fine in either language or English. Our friends in Belgium slip from one language to another with ease that puts us to shame.

Right in the center of the city is where you want to be. "La Grand Place" or "Grote Markt" is the main square right in the heart of the old town. This huge cobble stone square is surrounded by the city tower and 300 year old buildings... most of which were guild halls. There are really only a few old streets left around the square, but they're fun to wander. Shop for chocolates. Have Belgian Waffles with caramelized sugar on the square. (Luikse wafel or gaufre de Liege). Definitely have a beer. The Belgians are known for their beers... there are over a hundred breweries in this little country producing hundreds of different brands and many types of beer!

When you stop to eat, you'll have to have mussels (moules). You can have French fries (fritjes or frites) with them, or have fritjes as a snack. If you want to eat those fries as the Belgians do, have them with mayonnaise. The first time we visited friends in Belgium, they made it a point to serve us Brussels sprouts... but you don't have to eat those if you don't want to! If you order any of these as a snack, you can take them and sit on steps or benches around the square just as the locals do. Just a short walk from the Grand Place-Grote Markt is the Manneken Pis. EVERYONE wants to see this fountain with its funny little statue. And it is little.... smaller that you think it will be... especially since it's reputation precedes it all over the world. You know what we're talking about... the funny bronze statue of a little boy... well, Manneken Pis says it all doesn't it? Maybe he had one too many beers?

There is a museum full of little outfits that have been created for the little boy... if you're lucky (or unlucky depending on your viewpoint), you might even see him dressed in one, but they are usually kept in the museum. Signs will direct you to the corner where he stands. For a little culture, visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts off one end of the main square. There are two museums linked together here, the Ancient Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. If you like early Flemish masters, the Ancient Art Museum is for you. You probably don't need to spend more than two or three days in Brussels to see it well before you move on to other areas of Belgium or Europe, but really, it's a great city that you shouldn't miss.