A LOVELY CITY
Capital of Belgium, Brussels is a lovely city that kept the historical charm while keeping update with the current times. A travel in the world of laces, chocolates and famous character Tintin. Meet Brussels!
THE CITY'S CHARM
For the lover of living history, Brussel is the perfect town! Start by visiting the Grand Place (market square), go on into the Koekelberg basilica e climb to the dome to get one of the best views of the town.
Meet the history of Brussels walking through the several cultural attractions: Musée de La Ville de Bruxelles, Musée Royal des Beaux-Arts and the typical statue of a little boy making pee, the Manneken-Pis.
Don’t forget to wander in the city at night, where the amazing lightning totally changes the city.
SHOPPING, CHOCOLATES AND LACES
Famous by its delicate bonbons, Brussels invites you to taste these traditional delicacies. Visit one of the several shops exclusively dedicated to the production of these bonbons and try to choose your favourite.
The laces are also well-known for its high quality and attention to detail. If you’re a lover of this art, be sure to visit the several lace shops scattered around the town and take some souvenirs home.
The character Tintin and his dog Milou, created by the Dutch illustrator Hergé, are one of the Brussels pride, so you will be able to buy several items related to this cartoon. If you prefer general shopping, the Rue Neuve and the Boulevard Anspach are the right place to go.
USEFUL INFORMATION
LANGUAGE
FRANÇAIS, FLAMAND, GERMAN
Hello: Bonjour
Yes: oui
No: Non
Excuse me: Pardon
Please: S'il vous plaît
Thank you: Merci
Bye Bye: Au revoir
LOCAL TIME
16H13
(UTC+01:00)
BRUSSELS, COPENHAGEN, MADRID, PARIS
ELECTRICITY
230 VV.50 HZ HZ
GSM
900/1800 MHZ
3G (2100) and 4G
(LTE)