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Brussels at a Glance

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and of Brussels Capital Region. It is entirely surrounded by Dutch-speaking Flanders and its constituent Flemish Brabant province. As headquarters of many European institutions, Brussels might also be considered something of a capital for the European Union. Brussels city is quickly becoming a trendy spot for weekend getaways and holidays. Apart from its famous chocolates and beers there are many attractions that most visitors cannot begin to imagine. It is a centre of European culture, officially nicknamed ‘the European Village’, with almost 90 museums, beautiful parks, fascinating walks, trendy restaurants and bars.

Area 161.4 Square Kilometers

Population 0.18 Million

Winter Temperature 1 C

Summer Temperature 23 C

Best Time To Visit March to September

Air

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Several major carriers operate out of the Brussels Airport, including the local Brussels Airlines, which is owned by Lufthansa. Emirates, Lufthansa, Jet Airways, Etihad etc. operates flights from India to Brussels with stop overs.

Rail

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Brussels has three main train stations - Midi-Zuid, to the south of the city core, Central-Centraal, which is right next to the city center, and Nord-Noord, to the north of the city center. Thalys, Fyra, Eurostar etc. serves Brussels with regular trains.

Grand Place

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The historic heart of Brussels is indisputably one of Europe's finest city squares and a bustling place around the clock. Upon entering the square, you can't fail to be impressed by the elegant guild houses that surround it, most of them dating from the 18th century and built in traditional Flemish style.

Manneken Pis

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The fountain can be found on the corner of Rue de l'Etuve and Stoofstraat. Manneken Pis is a landmark small bronze sculpture in Brussels, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a fountain's basin. The statue is regularly dressed in costumes, many of which have been presented by visiting heads of state.

Atomium

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The Atomium is one of the 20th century's most celebrated tourist attractions. Built in 1958 for Brussels's World Fair, it celebrates humanity's mastery of the molecules that make up our world. At 102m in height, it is some 165 billion times the size of the atomic lattice of iron crystals that it represents. Inside the structure, you will find exhibitions, discovery centres and one of the world's fastest elevators.

Shopping Arcades

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Brussels has one of the oldest shopping arcades in the world and a variety of others. Unlike ordinary shopping malls, galleries or arcades offer high quality brands and luxury items. They are normally set inside old buildings, great for escaping the rain and shine to shop at leisure. Galeries St Hubert, Galeries Agora etc. are some notable shopping malls.

Shopping Streets

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Luxury brands and boutique shops can be found on Brussel’s two renowned shopping streets – Boulevard de Waterloo and Rue Antoine Dansaert. The regular shopping street is called Rue Neuve, a pedestrian street with a large selection of shops and a large shopping mall called City2.

Brussels Markets

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To all local Brussels people, Brussels markets are the place to be any day of the week. There are hundreds of open markets operating throughout the week in small squares all over the city. They usually serves fresh vegetables, handmade cheese, freshly chopped meat and knick-knacks for the home.

Maharaja Tandoori

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Boulevard Maurice Lemonier 163, Brussels 1000, Belgium
Cuisines: Indian

L'everest

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Chaussee de Vleurgatsesteenweg 153, 1050, Brussels 1050, Belgium
Cuisines: Indian, Nepalese

Feux du bengale

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Rue des Eperonniers 69, Brussels 1000, Belgium
Cuisines: Indian, Pub

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  • Netherlands with Belgium

    6 Nights & 7 Days
    Amsterdam(3N)  Brussels(3N) 

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