Brussels is Belgium's vibrant capital, where medieval and art-nouveau architecture meet EU administration and a lively culinary scene.
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Geography
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Region | Benelux |
| Subregion | Western Europe |
| Country | Belgium |
| State | Brussels-Capital Region |
| County | Brussels-Capital Region |
| District | Brussels region |
| City | Brussels |
| Postal Code | 1000 |
| Timezone | EuropeBrussels |
| Latitude | 50.8467 |
| Longitude | 4.3499 |
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8:58 PM LOCAL TIMENestled along the ___ Senne River, Brussels is Belgium's political and cultural heart. At its core sits the Grand-Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by guildhalls and the ornate City Hall. The city is a mosaic of neighborhoods: the ____Marolles district with its flea markets and comic murals, the ___Sablon for antiques and chocolateries, and the ____European Quarter housing EU institutions. Visitors explore via the Metro and bicycle lanes, sampling local specialties like mussels and fries, and sipping beers such as Duvel and Chimay. Bridge stories of modern growth with echoes of past—think Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and Victor Horta’s art-nouveau masterpieces.
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