| Featured City: Brussels | Do you want to enjoy the massive variety and contrast of architectural styles: from Gothic cathedrals and churches to the gracious classical facades of the Palais des Nations, the Royal Palace to many art nouveau and art deco houses? Do you want to take part in many markets: bird market, flower market, antique market? Do you want to appreciate the world beloved figure-Manneken-Pis-who has a wardrobe of more than 250 outfits from Kings, Presidents, to celebrities? Do you want to have a look at the enormous collections featuring many first-class outstanding works of Hugo Van der Goes, Peter Breughel the Elder? Then come to Brussels, you can find all of these beauties.
Brussels ¨Cthe bilingual capital of Belgium with eventful history of over 1000 years--- is a small yet vibrant hub of European excitement. Both French and Dutch are its official languages. With many different cultures and languages living together, the liveliness and international flair make this cosmopolitan city the crossroads for all of Europe. Be the home of the European Commission and the Council of ministers of the European Union, it holds many international conferences and summit forums every year.
Come and enjoy the exotic city, the air, and the buzz all give you a cosmopolitan feel. Its compact size and friendly accessibility make it an easy city to get to know, and love. It is such a fabulous city that has no shortage of entertainment events and can make your stay so colorful, that once come and never want to leave.
Brussels is a mild city. Late spring is the best time to visit because the northern European days are long and summer crowds have not yet arrived. But if you do not like the crowded streets and can bear a little bit hot day, come in summer, and you can get a break on hotel price.
Being a city full of sightseeing£¬Brussels offers a variety of top attractions, but The Grand-Palace definitely rank the first on your list. Grand-Palace-the heart of Brussels' life --- is a good place to start getting to know the city.
The first thing to strike you is the outstanding architecture. The most beautiful and finest historic square lined with exuberantly ornate and splendid guild houses, impressive Gothic beauty of the Town Hall, and focused on the Gothic heights of the Hotel de Ville make it the focal point of the city's social and civic life. Here you can enjoy the most exciting ceremonies, festivals, traditional bird market on every Sunday mornings. There are surprisingly good places to eat around Grand-Palace. And one of the most wonderful things is doing nothing--- just sit down, relax, have a beer, and let the world pass. It is a good place to get away from the bustle and hassle of the busy world.
Horta Museum is a must-see especially you are interested in Art Nouveau furnishing and architecture. It is not a museum in the traditional sense---formerly the home and office for designers. It now is the most acclaimed architects in Belgium.
Shopping is so much fun. Brussels is so famous for its chocolates, beer, lace, comic strips. Most shopping centers are on the outskirt of the city. You can find anything you like.
Find a good place to sleep and have a good rest is so important in your travel. After a tiring day the most wonderful thing is lying on a comfortable bed and relaxing.
The top rated hotel---Tulip Inn Brussels Boulevard has a very good reputation. It has a warm Norwegian style property with luxury style setting in hotel rooms located near North Train Station. The view of the room is so great and you can see a lot of beautiful attraction. Especially, the evening view is the most beautiful.
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