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Brussels is officially bilingual
Brussels is a bit of everything, an agglomeration of 19 communes forming one of the three regions of the Belgian federal state. The capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, the headquarters of French and Flemish communities. Brussels is also home to the European Commission and the Council of the European Union.
From January 1 2002 the euro is the official currency of Belgium, along with 10 other European countries. Around the main square of the city there are a lot of change booths Currency, banks and automatic cash machines. Most shops, restaurants and hotels accept all major credit cards.
In recent decades, the arrival of European officials, as well as immigrants and refugees around the world have become a bustling city with a colorful, diverse population, but also with increased traffic and parking problems. But fortunately, there are spaces and parks where one can find some peace and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The world famous boy urinating can be seen every day and night on the corner of Eikstraat Stoofstraat near the Grand Place. Between April and September the square of the city and its buildings are illuminated at night to the rhythm of classical music.
Created in 1958 as part of the Universal Exhibition, the Atomium is one of the most recognizable monuments in Brussels, and 102 meters high, offers a wonderful view of those who reach the top. Mini Europe is also worth a visit, small-scale representations of the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and more. On behalf of the irreverent Belgian Manneken Pis, the famous statue, found in the Stoofstraat Eikstraat corner, near the Grand Place.
The objective country has the best beer in the world. Therefore, his stay in Brussels can not be complete without a visit to one of the many typical and beautiful cafes and pubs to be found here. Try the local beers of Brussels Gueuze or fruit beer, cherry beer, raspberry beer, peach or beer a wonderful Trappist beer in one of the abbeys of Belgium. Be careful when drinking a Trappist beer. These beers are usually very strong.
In all parts of the city, chocolate shops.
Brussels is officially bilingual, French and Dutch, although French, mother tongue of most people, is the lingua franca and the language used in Brussels.
About the Author
Douglas Scott works for The Rental Car Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for The Brussels Rental Site
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