Brussels
Brussels is the capital of
Belgium. Brussels-capital region comprises of nearly 19 municipalities and also
the city of Brussels. Brussels is a small territory region of just 161 sq km
and a population of about 1.2 million and a metropolitan population of about
2.1 million people.
The
city of Brussels was located on the bank of the river Senne and was settled as
a rural region but it developed drastically to become one of the important
city-region in Europe. The city of Brussels has been an important place for
international politics and has been a home for renowned diplomats, civil
servants, politicians and many international organizations.
Generally
Brussels used to be a Dutch speaking city, but the majority of the people
started speaking French since the 19th century. But the city is transforming
fast to be a multilingual city as most of the immigrants speak different
languages.
Brussels
comprise of world class museums and art galleries which attracts lot of
tourists to the city. Although Brussels is not as famous as other Belgium
cities, it offers a lot of activities and sightseeing for the tourists. You
just need to board a Flight to Brussels to
enjoy some quality time of your life and cherish it forever.
Board a Flight to Brussels to visit the best places of
Brussels
● Mannekin Pis
Mannekin
Pis is one of the remarkable monuments in Brussels. The statue resembles a boy
urinating who is considered as ‘the oldest citizen of Brussels’. It was
constructed in 1388 but the origin of the monument is still unknown, but many
people have their own and different personal views about this beautiful
monument. During festivals and big celebrations, the statue gets dressed up
with costume and becomes the centre of attraction.
● Royale palace
Royale
palace is one of the most important buildings in Brussels and also the
residence of the Belgian Royal family. The palace consists of the Belgian flag
flying at the top of its roof. There are a lot of classical buildings
surrounding the palace. Two of the finest buildings are the Palais des
Académies and the Palais des Beaux-Arts. Every day at 2.30 pm, you can get a
glimpse of the ceremonial changing of the guard that takes place in the palace.
● Atomium
Atomium
is also one of the best and well known landmarks in Brussels. It is located in
the Heysel Plateau, the place where the exhibition took place. Atomium is about
102 meter high steel structure and was developed in 1958 for the Brussels world
Exhibition. The structure comprises of 9 molecules of iron which are magnified
upto 165 million times. You can easily avail a tram to get to this place and
enter the interior where 4 of the 9 molecules are used to showcase the tourists
about the study of human life, Biogenium.
● Grand Place
Grand
place is one of the best preserved monuments in Europe. It is also named as the
Grote markt. It is situated in the heart of the city of Brussels and it is the
central square of the city. The origin of the Grand place was during the 11th
century and has been evolved since then to become the city’s economic and
political center. One of the magnificent
buildings of this square is the Hotel de Ville which has beautiful rooms
inside. This hotel was constructed in 1402 with beautifully crafted several
residential and conference halls for different purposes. The Grand Place square
is the most attractive tourist spot and the most well-known landmark in Europe.
● Chateau Royal
The
Chateau royal is the official residence of the Royal family of Belgium at
Laeken. But it is not made public though the park surrounding the palace is.
There are beautiful pathways to roam around and several other monuments which include
the leopold I. The palace also consists of a Japanese tower which was
constructed during 1900 Paris Exhibition. There are several hothouses built at
the garden area during Leopold II’s time are made public during May and april
when most the plants are acquired with beautiful flowers.
● Parc du Cinquantenaire
This
structure was established and constructed in the year 1880 to celebrate the
city’s 50th anniversary. There are two wings of the place which are linked by a
large Triumphal arch during 1905 which is a home for two of the best museums of
Belgium. The Belgian army museum and the museum of military history showcase
the military technology and the battles fought in Belgium, whereas the Royal
art and History museum showcase the world’s greatest collection of the most
expensive tapestry.
The
Basilique Nationale du Sacre Coeur is the fifth largest church in the world and
is located in the Koekelberg district of Brussels. This church was started
constructed during 1905 and completed in 1970 to celebrate the city’s 75th
anniversary. The church showcases beautiful art and history of its origin and
the ancient times of Europe. From the dome, you can have a breathtaking view of
the Brussels city. You can easily opt for rented binoculars.
So, why waiting? Grab the tickets to Brussels and
visit this beautiful place at its best time
Before
planning a visit and grabbing your Ticket
to Brussels, you must know about the best time and weather conditions of
Brussels. Brussels is a beautiful city which offers a lot to the tourists from
all over the world.
You
can experience all four seasons in Brussels with a little bit of rain
throughout the year. The best time you can pay a visit is during March and May,
September and October. The room rents are cheaper and the city considerably has
lower crowds during this time. This is the perfect time when you can plan your
holiday and visit the beautiful city of Brussels.
Make
sure to book everything in advance to avail the best Airfare to Brussels and fly into this beautiful city to have a
great time of your life. You can even visit the other European cities easily,
you just need to board a Flight from
Brussels and visit them.