Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1. Brussels
One of the must see capitals of Europe, Brussels is uniquely positioned on the threshold of
northern Germanic Europe and southern Romantic Europe, and can be considered a melt-
ing pot of these two extremes. This diversity is reflected in the languages that you will hear
spoken all over Brussels, with some of the locals speaking Flemish, and some speaking
French. For the first time visitor, Brussels has plenty of iconic attractions that cement its
reputation as one of Europe's most iconic cities.
There is the Grand Place Market Square which is surrounded by important municipal build-
ings, important religious structures such as the Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral,
as well as contemporary structures, statues, and art galleries. The people of Brussels are also
fiercely proud of their eating and drinking culture, and a trip to this city would not be com-
plete without eating a delicious Belgian waffle from the street and trying one or two of the
much celebrated local beers. With Christmas markets and summer events such as the cre-
ation of the Flower Carpet in the Grand Place, Brussels is a city that is well worth visiting at
any time of the year, and where the friendly locals will welcome you with open arms again
and again.
