Brussels City Guide

Think of a city and you normally associate it with something. Think of Venice and images of canals flow into your head; imagine Paris and visions of the Eiffel Tower will come streaming into your mind. But Brussels is different. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what Brussels is famous for. The problem is, there are simply too many things to relate it to. This is where you will find Art Nouveau on every second street corner. It's also home to the European Union. Then you've got beer, chocolate, cartoon murals... the list goes on. Just ensure you have enough time to take it all in.

Reviews of Brussels from boo.com

• maximus says:

  “ This is a small jewel in the heart of Europe!! It is a small city but full of attractions and monuments!! The Mannekin Piss was certainly the main attraction and the Atomium, representing the 9 regions of Belguim!! We also eat french fries and Les Gauffres, typical from there and to end the… more day, of course Belgian beer!!close

  Posted: on Apr 3, 2009 |

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• travellingman123 says:

  “ Hotels. Research research research. There are a lot of hotels in brussels, but few good ones. Expect prices from 60 euros a night, but don't expect much. The reviews are, in my experience, spot on! Getting about on public transport. The tram and metro are pretty efficient. Trams run… more well, and are not too affected by the traffic. The Metro is on the whole clean, but after work hours, there is an element of public you'd not invite to your house! It's not an extensive network and a journey end to end takes less than an hour. Buying your Tickets! It costs about 2 euros per 'jump' or journey and you have a variety of tickets, 1 day jump, 3 day jump, and a 10 jump tickets. The cost per journey can be as little as 1 euro 20 cents, but for those staying a month or more ,consider a monthly pass for around 44 euros. You will need a passport and a passport size picture to buy one, but if like me you don't have a car, then its travel for just over 1 euro a day. Beer Great! Food Great! Traffic. Mental! The morning traffic is just a billlion cars waiting for the billionth and one to leave it's parking place. The metro here is ok, but nowhere near as extensive as london or tokyo. Consequently a lot of people drive and by god you and your lungs know it. Rush hour starclose

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  Posted: on Mar 22, 2009 |

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• paul says:

  “ Brussels is a nice city which has some interesting attractions. It's most famous statue is a small child which they dress up in different clothes throughout the year. Always a bonus, when a city has plenty of chocolate shops too - so be sure to raid them :) There is a good atmosphere as… more well, with long narrow lanes full of restaurants and people trying to entice you in. The main Platz is pretty cool, which is lit up in various different lights at night. If you are in the area, Brussels is worth a look - but I wouldn't go out of my way to get there again.close

  Tags: chocolate, atmosphere
  Posted: on Mar 18, 2009 |

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