Introduction to Brussels

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and also the administrative capital of the E.U. It is a confident cosmopolitan city and home to eurocrats from every nation in the E.U. Brussels is over 1000 years old. The name Brussels is derived from a total of 19 communities combined with one of the three Belgium Federal Regions.

Brussels also has an important international and political dimention. Brussels is home to the European Union (EU) as well as housing the European Commission and all the people needed to run such a huge political agency. If you want to get to know Brussels as a city you should start at the Grand Place which is located in the center of the city. The Brand Place is a history market square and is surrounded by guild houses and the impressive Town Hall which is built in the Gothic style. This market square is generally thought to be among the most beautiful in Europe.

Brussels is a bilingual city. The end result of this is that the languages of both French and Dutch are both considered to be the official language. Like in Ireland the street names and traffic names are given in both languages. Brussels is a modern and cosmopolitan city located in the center of Europe. Many cultures can be seen and experienced while visiting Brussels and by simply turning a street corner you can see a completely differant culture.

In regard to architecture, there are a variety of styles to be enjoyed and seen in Brussels. In previous times Brussels was the former capital of the medieval Duchy of Brabant. Evidence of this historycan still be seen and enjoyed today in the many Gothic Cathedrals and churches still standing. Brussels has a strange mix of architecture with the gothic beside the modern glass structures that are situated around the Royal Square. Welcome to Brussels, capital city of Europe.

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