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About the city of Brussels
Location:
Belgium, North
Western Europe
Climate:
Brussels has similar weather
to the UK, with the best temperatures
from May to September. Winters
can be cold and snowy.
Currency:
EURO
Time Difference:
GMT +1 hrs
Transfer Time:
Brussels international airport
is 13kms northeast of the
City and is served by a frequent
and efficient train service
taking just 15 minutes to
the three main city stations.
Buses and taxis are also available,
and all major Car Hire firms
are represented.
Tips on city breaks to
Brussels
Brussels has the glorious architecture, varied shopping and sophisticated
nightlife to rival any European capital. The most famous area is the Grand'
Place, a beautiful square surrounded by Gothic architecture. The imposing
Hotel de Ville, topped by a shining statue of St Michael, stands opposite
the Maison du Roi, which holds the Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles. This
is the St Mark's Square of Brussels, and is lively and bustling with tourists by
day and with bars and restaurants by night. This may not be the best place in
terms of price to try your first cornet of chips, but for location it
can't be beat. Other specialities are chocolate (the Neuhaus shops, found
throughout the city, offer prepackaged gift boxes, or you can make up your own
assortment), and, of course, beer.
Created in 1958 as part of the World
Fair, the Atomium is one of Brussels' most recognisable sights, and at
102 metres tall it affords a wonderful view to those who reach the top. Mini
Europe is also worth a visit, with its small scale representations of the
Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and more. Representing Belgian irreverance, Mannekin
Pis, the world famous statue, can be found at the corner of
Eikstraat/Stoofstraat, near the Grand' Place.
