About Brussels
Brussels is one of the most important cities in Europe and certainly the most important in the country. Since the end of the Second World War, Brussels has been a major centre for international politics and has become the home of numerous international organisations, politicians, diplomats and civil servants. It is the headquarters of the European Union and hosts a number of principle EU institutions. The city has a bilingual population and has well preserved its culturally mixed Flemish heritage having major Dutch and French speaking identities. Brussels the place that inspired Art Nouveau and Surrealism and comprises of some of the most glorious galleries and museums in the world. Some of the best Brussels tours include a tour to one of the 80 museums, most famous of which is the Royal Museums of Fine Arts that has an extensive collection of works by various painters. One can hop on and take a tour of the Bellevue Museum and the Royal Museums of Art and History, that are dedicated to the national history of Belgium. The architecture in Brussels is diverse, and spans from the clashing combination of Gothic and Baroque styles on the Grand Place, to the postmodern structures of EU. Brussels is known for its gastronomy and offers mouthwatering delicacies such as local waffle, its chocolate, its French fries and its numerous types of beers. The city still preserves its individuality and its spirit is still alive in the Belgian cafés and bistros and are believed to be a Mecca for local hipsters. Brussels has a perfect amalgamation of old and new, rich and poor, together with some of the most beautiful architectural marvels in all of Europe, making it one of the best travel destinations in Europe. Get back to search other cities to book tours online.