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Brussels
May-September for warmer, drier weather and outdoor terracesBest time
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Brussels is the de facto capital of the European Union, home to EU institutions and NATO alongside a medieval Grand-Place and an Art Nouveau architectural legacy from Victor Horta. Its food culture runs on waffles, chocolate, fries and a wide range of Belgian beers.
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Brussels is the de facto capital of the European Union, home to EU institutions and NATO alongside a medieval Grand-Place and an Art Nouveau architectural legacy from Victor Horta. Its food culture runs on waffles, chocolate, fries and a wide range of Belgian beers.
Country: BelgiumLanguage: Dutch, FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Brussels is the de facto capital of the European Union, home to EU institutions and NATO alongside a medieval Grand-Place and an Art Nouveau architectural legacy from Victor Horta. Its food culture runs on waffles, chocolate, fries and a wide range of Belgian beers.
Best forEU and political travel; architecture, food and beer trips
When to goMay-September for warmer, drier weather and outdoor terraces
Getting aroundMetro, tram and bus citywide; Zaventem airport train reaches downtown fast
Where to stayGrand-Place area for sights on foot; Ixelles/Saint-Gilles for Art Nouveau, nightlife
Maybe skip ifYou want beach weather or a small, easily-walked old town
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