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IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Brussels, Belgium. WHERE: Tiny BENELUX region of Western Europe. WHY: Narrow streets and grand architecture of the UNESCO
World Heritage Site: La Grand-Place. WHEN: Any time of year, but the summer will draw a mass
of tourists. HOW: International flights into Brussels Airport and then
car or train to the coast. IF YOU LIKE THIS... Then you should take a look at nearby
Bruges, another wonderfully preserved
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Take
a look at our Brussels gallery to get a feel for the Belgian capital
city and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The UNESCO
World Heritage Grand Place
Guild Houses
in Brussels' Grand Place
Manneken Pis,
the face of Brussels, dressed up in holiday fashion
The Brussels Town hall
Saint-Hubert Galleries
Close up of
hte Manneken Pis
Brussels Town
Hall is an historic landmark
Paraders
dressed up for a celebration at the Manneken Pis
Manneken Pis
dressed up in a different costume
Manneken Pis,
popular landmark of Brussels
Prominent
King's House in the Grand Place
King's House
in the Grand Place of Brussels
Reflecting
pools and cafes along the Quai aux Briques
Cafes crowd the streets in and around the
Grand Flace
Nighttime
falls on the Grand Palce
The tower
lights of the Brussels Town Hall
Saint-Hubert Galleries
Green displays
in the Grand Place
The Grand
Place is the center of Brussels culture and history
Close up of
buildings in the Grand Place
King's House
in Brussels
Guild Houses
in the Grand Place
Quai aux Briques and Place Sainte Catherine
Nighttime
falls on the cafes of the Quai aux Briques
Cafes light up
the narrow streets of Brussels city center
Open area of
the Grand Place
Around Brussels
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Sights
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Visit Europe's "Golden City" and
experience the magical quality of Prague's
medieval buildings and Gothic spires. This well preserved
European capital is a feast for the eyes.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is the very image of
romantic Germany. The city's 17th Century red sandstone castle
ruin and the old bridge are two of the most majestic sights in all of
Germany.
Venice
Take a stroll along
Venice's world famous canals and view the magnificent works of art in
the city's many art museums and historic cathedrals.
Munich
Munich
(München) is well known for its Oktoberfest festivities and for its
delicious yeast-wheat beers (Hefeweizen). But the capital of
Bavaria has much to offer tourists not just in October, but all year
round.
