| Brussels is the capital of Belgium and a city of | | | | amused, not to mention pavement cafés, |
| contrasts. French and Flemish cultures coexist | | | | chocolate shops and an abundance of restaurants. |
| happily, the authentic can still be sampled but | | | | The upper part of town is home to the Royal |
| there are plenty of modern and cosmopolitan | | | | Quarter, a major draw which includes the Royal |
| activities to enjoy as well. | | | | Park and Palace. The upper town is the traditional |
| Although famed for beer and chocolate, there is a | | | | base for the Brussels elite so the boulevards |
| lot more to Brussels. An emerging art scene, | | | | house chic boutiques and you can sample the best |
| cutting-edge fashion designers and quirky vintage | | | | of everything here. If antiques or chocolates tickle |
| shops give the city a bohemian yet chic vibe that | | | | your fancy you must visit the Sablon area where |
| is enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. | | | | you will find the finest of both. |
| Brussels is a city of fine living and the food, cafe | | | | Shopping enthusiasts can find well known high |
| culture and bars here offer something for just | | | | street shops in the Port de Namur in the Upper |
| about everyone. The vibrant atmosphere of | | | | Town but for a real taste of Brussels style, head |
| Brussels is complemented by the Art Nouveau | | | | towards the old Exchange Building on the |
| architecture, picturesque medieval streets, lively | | | | Boulevard Anspach. Here you will find creations by |
| squares, beautiful boulevards and spacious parks. | | | | up and coming designers and could bag yourself a |
| Whether you are seeking a totally relaxing time or | | | | future treasure. |
| a fun filled break, Brussels should be able to | | | | The Rue Antoine Dansaert in the Place Saint |
| please. | | | | Géry is another unmissable shopping area for |
| To get the best out of Brussels take to your | | | | those enjoying weekend breaks to Brussels. The |
| feet and have a stroll around or climb aboard one | | | | area is smattered with a variety of quirky looking |
| of the many tours around the city. Brussels is a | | | | shop fronts that ooze sass and style. Early birds |
| fairly easy city to navigate your way around due | | | | could get up for Place du Jeu de Balle flea market, |
| to its straightforward division into Lower and | | | | an Aladdin's cave of antiques and bric-a-brac. |
| Upper towns. | | | | If you are having a girly holiday in Brussels, there |
| The lower town is well known because of the | | | | is nothing better than a visit to the spa after |
| Grand Place, the city's most magnificent square | | | | trawling through the designer boutiques on |
| and arguably one of the prettiest market spaces | | | | Boulevard de Waterloo. The city boasts several |
| in Europe. Head here for one of the best views of | | | | spas and you can enjoy all sorts of delights, from |
| Brussels and you can also catch a glimpse of the | | | | manicures to aromatherapy massages, leaving |
| beautiful Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall). There are | | | | you relaxed and ready to enjoy the rest of your |
| several museums in the area to keep you | | | | trip. |