From a 10th century fortress, Brussels has developed into a beautiful metropolis of more than a million residents, making it the city with the largest population in Belgium. It has become an important venue of international politics since the end of the Second World War. It is in fact home to NATO or North Atlantic Treaty Organization and other diplomats and politicians from international organizations based within. Although purely a Dutch speaking city in history, the majority of the residents in Brussels speak French which is an issue of much controversy.
Brussels is very popular for its gastronomical delights including its delicious local waffles, chocolates, French fries, finest beers and the famous Brussels sprouts. The place is known to have the best cuisines and a favorite among many food critiques and connoisseurs in Europe. There are almost two thousand different kinds of restaurants, exceptionally great bars, coffee houses, cafes, and brasseries known to offer a variety of the finest Belgian beers and delectable local dishes. It is also famous for big names in chocolates such as Neuhaus, Leonidas and Godiva. The delicious waffles kiosks are widespread in the city.
Brussels is a place where arts and historical collections are highly regarded. The city is also a heaven for many shopaholics or specialty store hunters for unique souvenirs and presents.
Climate: Brussels is generally pleasant all year round where it is considered an oceanic climate which means that the city often times experience warm winters and moderately cool summers. The wetlands surrounding the city experiences temperate climate and on an average, Brussels experiences at least 200 days of rain per year. Snowfall happens at least once a year or every couple of years.
Transportation: Flights to Brussels from London are easy anytime of the year and people are serviced by underground railway systems. Its high-speed railway networks connect Brussels with other cities in Europe. It also has quality buses and tram lines. In the 2003, the city introduced a new form of transportation called the car-sharing service and now operated by the Bremen Company. Car-sharing is a local company taxi stop where passengers share taxi rides. Then in 2006, shared-bicycles where also introduced as part of their drive to save on fuel and reduce environmental pollution. With this active and well maintained transportation services, it is easy to visit almost 100 various museums, both humble and grand.
During your stay in Brussels, take a minute to visit The Grand Place. The Grand Place also known as Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels. It is surrounded by guildhalls, the city’s Town Hall, and the Bread house. The square is the most popular tourist attraction and the most memorable landmark in Brussels. At night the entire building lights up leaving one amazed by its beauty. If you are interested in music then the Musical instruments Museum is the place to be. Show casing a variety of different musical instruments. Atomium is a giant model of an oxygen molecule built for the 1958 World Fair as temporary structure.
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