Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

Brussels, a city that continues to surprise and move you. This city-region-capital of 500 million Europeans is waiting to share its treasures with you. It’s a fair bet that its stormy history is the reason for its open-mindedness, warmth and friendliness. You’ll feel right at home in Brussels! As well as its historic monuments, Brussels has so much to share with you: its comic strip speech bubbles, its Art Nouveau façades, the talent of its stylists and designers, its delicacies and its surrealism, which can be found on every street corner.

Population:

1,132,781 (last census: 31st December 2011)

Currency:

1 euro = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

112

Opening Hours:

Shops are open from Monday to Saturday, 10am–6pm. Supermarkets close later and usually stay open until 9pm on Fridays.

Newspapers:

Le Soir
La Libre Belgique
L’Echo
La Dernière Heure
European Voice (English language, dedicated to European Union news)
De Morgen
De Standaard
Het Nieuwsblad

City Centre

Graced with a majestic historic heart, a unique atmosphere and a host of activities for all ages, Brussels has surprises around every corner.

Top

If you are in Brussels for one or two days, visit.brussels proposes a selection of the most visited museums and attractions in the capital of Europe.

Big events

Brussels culture is in perpetual motion: Exhibitions to glance at or gaze at, forums and shows for all tastes, traditional markets and great flea market bargains, conferences for those who like debate and ideas, sporting events not to be missed .... Find out about everything happening in Brussels Take the plunge here!

Shopping

To really get to know Brussels, set out to explore its shops. Here you will find the top of the line, the fun, the creative and the original. Brussels fashion is like the city itself: no fuss. Its creators have an inventive soul. Sablon, Marolles and Matongé; Louise, Dansaert, Châtelain and Neuve, its flagship streets and districts await you with their doors open. And for a sweet finish: don't forget the crunchy pralines, speculaas and cuberdons to take a little taste of Brussels away with you.