Holiday in Brussels

About Brussels

Brussels is much more than the capital of Europe — the Belgian metropolis combines Flemish and French culture, Art Nouveau architecture, and one of the best food scenes on the continent in a compact space. The Grand-Place, praised by Victor Hugo as the most beautiful square in the world, forms the heart of a city that never takes itself too seriously, with its gilded guild houses and Gothic town hall. In just a few minutes on foot, you can transition from the EU quarter with its glass palaces to winding alleys, where comic characters adorn entire facades as murals — Brussels is the world capital of comics, the birthplace of Tintin, the Smurfs, and Lucky Luke. Over 60 comic murals create a unique city tour. The Art Nouveau heritage is unique: Victor Horta's townhouses, particularly the Hôtel Tassel (UNESCO World Heritage), made Brussels the birthplace of Art Nouveau. Hundreds of Art Nouveau facades shape neighborhoods like Saint-Gilles and Ixelles. Culinary-wise, Brussels offers world-class options: Belgian fries with dozens of sauces, chocolates from Pierre Marcolini and Neuhaus, over 1,500 different beers, waffles in two varieties (Brussels and Liège), and mussels with fries as the national dish. The market hall in Saint-Géry and the Rue des Bouchers provide a culinary delight.