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Brussels, which is not only the capital of Belgium, but also the administrative center of the European Union, owes its unique atmosphere to the mixture of two great cultures (French and Flemish), that have been coexisting on its territory for many centuries. Being the headquarters of the European parliament and many other European community institutions, the city has also became a cultural pot of all the European nations. What is so special about this north European metropolis?
The first piece of information regarding the city comes from the 7th century. Only in the12th century, however, gained the city some importance as a trading center. Today's Brussels is a city of great contradictions, where where the past meets the present and technology comes together with nature. You will find beautiful traditional buildings just next to the modern glass-and-steel sky scrapers. In the famous Brussels' museums you will find the works of known artists, namely Pieter Bruegel, Rubens, and Paul Delvaux. On the other hand, the city is the home of the world famous comic characters, such us The Smurfs, Largo Winch, Tintin and Lucky Luke. For this reason the city is also called the Comic City and you can admire pictures of the imaginary heroes on the walls of more than 30 buildings. After a long day of sightseeing you can relax in one of numerous green and peaceful parks or try the famous local beers in one of the popular pubs.
If you are fascinated with architecture you cannot miss the Belgium's most famous square - Grote Markt, which is on the UNESCO's World heritage list. The Town Hall and its Gothic tower, together with the guild houses and the Broodhuis will charm you from the first moment you see them. You should also visit the Royal Castle of Laken , where the royal family lives and the Royal Palace of Brussels, the official royal residence in the center of the city.
The two probably most characteristic monuments of Brussels are Atomium and Manneken Pis. The Atomium, is a statue representing a 103 meters high unit cell of an iron crystal. From its highest cell you will have a great view on the city. The monument was built in the occasion of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). The Manneken Pis is a well known statue of a small boy, made first in stone and then, after being stolen several times, in bronze.
Another place worth seeing is the so-called Mini Europe - a park where you can find replicas of all the most famous European buildings, represented in the 1:25 scale. The park was created in 1987 and contains more then 100 models.
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