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World / Europe / Belgium / Brussels

The Belgian capital is also famous for its fine dining, its chocolate and its dazzling choice of speciality beers. Brussels is also often considered to be the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting many of its commissions and councils.

Currency

Euro

Visa Requirements

No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians

Language

French, Flemish

Timezone

French, Flemish

Weather

Warm summers, cold humid winters

Dialling Code

00 32

Electricity

220V European two-pin plugs are standard

Health and Safety

EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised

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EU citizens should apply for a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in all EU countries. This only covers emergency treatment so comprehensive travel and medical insurance are strongly advised

Flights to Brussels touch down at Brussels Airport. Trains to the city centre (€2.90) depart every 15 minutes and take 30 minutes. Taxis (€35) are readily available and journey time is around 30 minutes. Brussels has an excellent metro, tram and bus system, and most sites in the centre can easily be reached on foot.

Grand Place

Grand Place: One of the best preserved baroque squares in Europe, Grand Place is lined with elegant 14th-century guildhalls, topped by ornate gilded statues. At 44 Rue au Beurre, you'll find Galler, one of the best chocolatiers in Belgium. Close by is the famous statue of the Manneken Pis (corner of Rue de l'Étuve), often adorned with a seasonal costume. Further north, the Galerie de la Reine and Galerie du Roi are beautiful 19th-century arcades with numerous cafes and shops.

Musical Instruments Museum

The Musical Instruments Museum This charming gallery exhibits and plays a huge range of instruments from all over the world. The café on the fifth floor has one of the best views of Brussels.

The Atomium

The Atomium: To get a glimpse of the modern face of the city, take the 94 tram ride to the Atomium and see the recently refurbished huge statue of an atomic structure built for the 1958 Expo.

Quick Lunch - Restaurant Bocconi

The Restaurant Bocconi in Hotel Amigo serves excellent food in a cosy atmosphere.

Top Table - Comme chez Soi

To taste some of the best French cuisine in the world, book a table at Comme chez Soi. The food, the excellent service and the impressive wine cellar will satisfy the most demanding connoisseur.

Cheap Eat - Le Pain Quotidien

All of the Le Pain Quotidien cafes, dotted throughout the city, serve large open tartines of bread baked on the premises, and bowls of coffee or hot chocolate at reasonable prices.

On Business - Crowne Plaza Brussels City Centre

Centrally located and close to the Eurostar terminal at the Gare du Midi in Place Rogier, the Crowne Plaza Brussels City Centre hotel has everything the business professional might need, from secretarial services to conference rooms.
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Lap Of Luxury - Manos Premier hotel

The Manos Premier hotel offers visitors the character and charm of a private, yet luxurious Brussels home. Complete with its own hammam, the hotel has private walled gardens but is located close to the bustling Avenue Louise area with its many deluxe boutiques and restaurants.
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Cheap Sleep - Hotel Welcome

The wacky Hotel Welcome is a short walk from Grand Place and offers arty décor and charm at very reasonable prices.
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Coffee And Chat - La Cremerie de la Vache

La Cremerie de la Vache (6 Rue Jaques Stas, close to Avenue Louise) is well-located, quiet and offers an excellent selection of light snacks and coffee.

Formal Presentation - NCI offices

NCI offices (00 32 2 535 75 11) has a selection of premises throughout the capital. Its Louise Tower location features 60 fully-equipped offices and a choice of six meeting rooms.

Evening Drinks - Belga Queen

The beer bar at the Belga Queen (Graslei 10, 00 32 9 280.01 00) is ultra glam with a downstairs cigar lounge and more than 500 beers on tap.

Marcel Broodthaers

One of Belgium’s best-known artists, Marcel Broodthaers is famed for his eclectic collecting habits and the production of found object works with a comedic edge. Complete with a selection of pieces on loan from other institutions, private collectors and the Brussels Museum of Modern Art’s extensive collection – this exhibition provides an opportunity to rediscover this visionary artist, whose body of work remains as relevant today as it was three decades ago.

15 Jun 2010 - 29 Aug 2010
Royal Museums of Fine Arts, rue de la Régence 3 – 1000

Museum Night Fever

Following the runaway success of the first two editions, around fifteen museums – the BELvue Museum, Cinquantenaire Museum and the Museum of Fantastic Art all included - once again invite the public to partake in the third edition Museum Night Fever. Featuring a whole host of Belgian talent, the program will offer an unexpected, by-night insight into some of Brussels’ key collections – and the after party looks set to run long into the morning.

06 Mar 2010 - 06 Mar 2010
Brussels Museums Council, rue des Bouchers 46 – 1000

Art Brussels

With an eclectic range of photography; monochromatic prints; live happenings; sculptures and colourful canvases - Art Brussels is a relevant contemporary art showcase. 150 handpicked international galleries will present work from both established and budding young artists. And Art Brussels’ proof is in its attendance - each year more than 25,000 visitors make their way to the city for the event.

23 Apr 2010 - 26 Apr 2010
Brussels Expo, Parc des Expositions - Heysel – 1020

Design September

Launched in 2006, Design September covers around 50 design-related events, including furniture, lighting, object, industrial, graphic, food and landscape design. Featuring exhibitions, private views, conferences, film projections, debates, visits to workshops, flea markets and urban trails – this is an event with a finger in each and every creative pie. And we doubt you could miss it if you tried.

01 Sep 2010 - 30 Sep 2010

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