Brussels
Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium. It is also the capital of the European Union (EU). The population of the Brussels metropolitan area is around 1.8 million. The city is officially bilingual (French and Dutch). The Zenne is a small river flowing through the city.
We recommend you stay in Brussels for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- Grand Place, the central square of the city. Visit the beautiful Town Hall there.
- The Atomium, the most popular attraction in the city. Nearby there is Mini-Europe park.
- Royal Palace, the official home of the Belgian king.
- Cinquantenaire Park commemorates the 50th anniversary of the independent state of Belgium.
- Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, a gorgeous, glass roofed arcade in the city center.
- The Manneken Pis, a famous Brussels landmark.
- The magnificent St Gudule and St Michael's Cathedral.
Around Brussels you can take a day trip to see beautiful cities and towns. About 65 km south of Brussels visit the city of Namur, capital of the provinces of Namur and Wallonia.
About 30 km south of Namur visit the Cathedral and Citadel in the picturesque city of Dinant.
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