A walk exploring the city center of Brussels is really an adventure. Nooks and crannies, houses facades similar to those of the Middle Ages and countless people from all continents.
Before we went to Brussels, we wondered what is actually typically Belgian? Although we had already been here for a few times to attend conferences or to give lectures, we had not seen really much.
Therefore, the answers to what is typical Belgian were also a bit sparse: French fries, chocolate, embroidery and Manneken Pis (Little man Pee).
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More InformationThe center of Brussels extends from west to east, from the stock market on the Grand Place to the hill of arts (Mont des Arts).
From north to south, it reaches from the Royal Belgium Opera House, the Theater of the Mint ( Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie) to Manneken Pis.
The narrow backstreets are home to a myriad of souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, brasseries, crêperies and cafes. In between are always small markets or places with monuments.
We soon realize something typically Belgian – Comics. Brussels is regarded as the world capital of the comic strip.
This is acknowledged by oversize comic illustrations on facades. Own Comic strip walks along the most beautiful illustrations are offered to the tourists.
But also otherwise, the facades of the houses are often painted very original, such as the DNA house.
Around the Grand Place a variety of chocolates and chocolate shops attract the eye.
In short walking distance from the Grand Place you find the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
The glazed shopping arcade is one of the oldest and certainly one of the most beautiful shopping arcade in Europe.
Right next is the Place du Marché aux Herbes, where one can find souvenirs.
The French fries in Belgium taste really excellent because they are low in fat. In Belgium fries are always deep-fried twice.
Tired from our tour through the city center of Brussels, we return to the hotel not without the firm intention to return again.
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