Originally the appearance of Brussels was formed from the monumental buildings surrounding the King's House erected by prosperous merchants and artisans . The European Economic Community (the predecessor of the EU) and NATO, settled here in 1958 and 1967 respectively, provoked rapid high-rise construction around the city . And the former formerly wealthy merchant town Brussels has become the administrative capital of Europe . Today's tourist feels comfortable in the city: English is widespread everywhere in the city full of democratic cafes and chic restaurants, a convenient location allows you to reach Paris in one hour and two to Amsterdam and Cologne, and according to the area of parks per capita, Brussels takes the second place in the world (after Washington) . And if the famous ones know - that making a boy at the majority of tourists is disappointing, this can not be said about other sights of the Belgian capital: the architectural ensemble of the Grand Place Square, the old narrow streets, chocolate boutiques in the Royal Galleries St. . Hubert ... Here is a surprise The Baroque, the Gothic and the Modern are harmoniously combined, reflecting perhaps one of the main principles of modern Europe - non-stop progress with careful preservation of the historical heritage .
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How to get to
Direct flights from B to Brussels International Airport from Moscow russels Airlines and Aeroflot. Flight time 3 hours 40-50 minutes. In addition, railway. The train station of the capital of Belgium accepts many trains from all over Europe - both high-speed from Paris or London, and regional ones to Antwerp, Bruges or Ghent.
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Climate of Brussels
Cloudy, light rain + 10 ° C in the afternoon + 7 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, light rain + 5 ° C in the afternoon + 4 ° C at night ° C water |
Cloudy, rain + 6 ° C in the afternoon + 2 ° C at night ° C water |
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| Day | + 5 | + 5 | + 9 | + 12 | + 17 | + 19 | + 22 | +22 | + 18 | + 14 | + 8 | + 6 |
| at night | + 1 | + 2 | + 3 | + 4 | + 8 | + 11 | + 13 | + 12 | + 11 | + 7 | + 3 | + 2 |
Brussels Hotels
In the Belgian capital there are hotels for every taste and purse: from 2 * to 5 *. The rooms usually have a telephone and a minibar.
Book popular Brussels hotels at the best prices
| Hotel Metropole from 7 444 rub Brussels Place de Brouckere 31 | Hotel Eurostars Montgomery from 5 238 rubles Brussels 134 Av de Tervueren | Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place from 8,202 rubles Brussels Rue Duquesnoy 5 |
| Hotel Exe Grand Place from 3 722 rubles Brussels Boulevard Anspach, 159-163 | Hotel Pullman Brussels Center Midi from 6 823 rubles Brussels Place Victor Horta 1 | Zoom Hotel from 4 963 rubles Brussels Rue de la Concorde 59-61 |
| Hotel Novotel Brussels Center Tour Noire from 6 134 rubles Brussels Rue de la Vierge Noire 32 | MEININGER Hotel Brussels City Center from 3,722 rubles Brussels Henegouwenkaai 33 | Aparthotel Adagio Brussels Center Monnaie from 5,445 rubles Brussels 20 Anspachlaan |
| Theater Hotel from 3 446 rubles Brussels Rue Van Gaver 23 | Hotel Mirabeau from 3 446 rubles Brussels Place Fontainas 18-20 | Hotel Opera from 4 342 rubles Brussels Rue Grétry 53 |
Brussels Transport
In Brussels - a single transport system, consisting of bus and tram routes, as well as the metro. Tickets are common for all modes of transport. One trip costs 1, 4 EUR, a five-time ticket - 6, 5 EUR, 10-time - 9, 8 EUR. Taxis can be ordered by phone, caught on the street or in a special parking lot. The distances in the city are small, so the trip will cost 10-15 EUR. Taxi drivers charge EUR 2 per landing and EUR 0, 5 per kilometer of mileage.
Antwerp also has a metro, buses and trams. One trip costs 0, 8 EUR, 10-time ticket - 5, 5 EUR, one-day travel card - 2, 2 EUR.
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- Find all the pissing sculptures of Brussels - a boy, a girl and a dog.
- Visit the quarter behind the Market Square, which is called "The Breeze of Brussels". To satisfy your own belly.
- Try "Brussels balls" - the most popular local dessert.
Cuisine and restaurants in Brussels
In the capital of Belgium, a whole bunch of Irish pubs is open, Asian cuisine is very popular: many Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian restaurants. Most of them in the metro area Beurs - there is also the most party place on Friday evening.
Famous chocolate sweets can be enjoyed at Confiserie Neu-haus in Galerie de la Reine. The most popular dessert is "Brussels balls", which number 65 various fillings.
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Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing in Brussels
Most city tours start from the Market Square .The Grand Place is not only the largest and most beautiful square in Brussels, but also one of the most beautiful squares in the world .In the 13th century, the shopping arcade rustled, festivities and knight tournaments were organized, worked in the fur coats and justice was administered .The buildings around the square were destroyed in 1695 during the French siege, but later restored under an elaborate plan and began to look even better .The facades of the houses are decorated with elaborate carvings, garlands, statuettes and columns .Each of the old buildings has its own name, for example, "Volchitsa", "Trolley", "Lisenok" .
The most outstanding building on the square is the Town Hall Hotel de Ville (15th century) with a 96-meter tower, which is crowned by a five-meter statue of the archangel Michael, a striking dragon. The original statue of the XV century in 1996 was replaced by a copy. The facade of the Town Hall is richly decorated with sculptures that depict scenes from the life of the city. Today, part of the town hall is available for inspection, in richly decorated interiors a collection of hand-made wall paintings of the XVI-XVIII centuries is kept
On the other side of the square are the Bread Rows (Maison du Roi / Broodhuis). Under Philip II the building served as the residence of the court court, hence its French name - the House of the King. Today there is the Historical Museum, which has a rich collection of art objects and an entertaining collection of costumes for the Manneken Pis.
Manneken Peace
The world famous symbol of Brussels - Manneken Pease, or "Manneken Pis" - appeared in 1619 and since then has been repeatedly stolen and rebuilt anew. It is believed that the figure of the boy is the embodiment of the rebellious spirit of the inhabitants of Brussels. Recently, in a nearby street, the baby had a little sister, Janneken Peas.
Upper city
To the west of the historical center lies the Upper Town from which you can admire the view of old Brussels. A huge square in the Upper City is occupied by the park of Brussels, which houses the Royal Palace, the residence of the Belgian monarchs. The museum collection of the palace contains art objects from porcelain, silver and glass. Here is the Bellevue Museum, dedicated to the history of the Kingdom of Belgium. Another monumental structure in the area - the Palace of Justice - the largest building of the 19th century.
The western slope of the Upper City is adorned with the silhouette of St. Michael's Cathedral. The construction of the cathedral was conducted from 1047 for several centuries, the Gothic style was conditioned by the reorganization of the 13th century. Dominants of the external appearance of the temple are two powerful towers, each of which has an exit to the terrace. Inside, the 16th-century stained-glass windows and the carved chair of 1669 attract attention.
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Other sights of Brussels
One of the city's most famous historical sights is the Royal St. Hubert Gallery, 212 meters long, opened in 1846. This is the first in Europe architectural complex with covered galleries, nowadays surrounded by dozens of art salons, cafes, restaurants and theaters.
On the small, really surrounded with all the museums of the Museum Square are the palace of Charles of Lorraine and the famous "Failure" - the illuminated well, which exhibits some of the exhibits of the Museum of Modern Art. More information on exhibition halls and galleries of the city can be found on the page "Museums of Brussels."
If the time allows you to stay in the Belgian capital, you will probably be interested in visiting the mini-Europe park with mock-ups of famous buildings, Atomium - an enlarged 165 billion times 102-meter iron atom model created for the 1958 World Exhibition and the Palace of Nations Parliament), built in the late 18th century.
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