Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Brussels Overview
Town (west, at sea level), with the Central Station in between. The
Upper Town, traditionally the home of nobility and the rich, has
big marble palaces, broad boulevards, and the major museums. The
Lower Town, with the Grand Place (Grote Markt in Flemish),
narrow streets, old buildings, modern shops, colorful eateries, and
the famous peeing-boy statue, has more character.
Outside the Pentagon-shaped center, sprawling suburbs and
vast green zones contain some tourist attractions, including the
European Parliament and the Park of the Cinquantenaire, along
with Autoworld, the Royal Museum of the Army and Military
History, and the Atomium.
Tourist Information
The TI at Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes 63 covers Brussels and
Flanders, with a fine room-recommendation service (Mon-Sat
9:00-18:00, until 19:00 July-Aug, until 17:00 in winter; Sun 10:00-
