Where is Belgium? The gateway to Europe

1. Brussels is the capital of Europe. Due to its unique geographical location, Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has always been recognized as the capital of Europe and is favored by major international organizations. The headquarters of the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and about 1,4 international non-governmental organizations and large multinational corporations all set up their headquarters here. However, Brussels is more than just a large international convention and exhibition center. Under the appearance of modern architecture, every corner of Brussels is full of artistic elements, and it is worthy of being one of the oldest cultural centers in Europe. Walking in Brussels, buildings with various artistic styles can be seen everywhere, and surrealism and novelty are perfectly integrated. The whole city is pentagonal, divided into upper city and lower city.

Uptown is built on a slope, including the architectural palace of Louis XVI, Egmont Palace in Royal Square, National Palace, Royal Library, Museum of Modern and Ancient Art, etc. Downtown is a business district, and shops are row upon row, which is very lively. Brussels is also a leisure city. After visiting the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Musical Instrument Museum, the Atomic Museum and the Comic Book Museum, then visit the St. Hubert Shopping Center, the oldest shopping street in Europe, or taste the special food in the nearby seafood street, and appreciate the jazz customs of Brussels, so as to ensure that your exploration in Brussels is fruitful. While facing the buildings decorated with gold ornaments, don't forget that Karl Marx wrote his famous manifesto in Brussels, and this is also the place where Tintin first talked with his dog Snowball in comic works. International Tourism Exhibition Association Brussels International Tourism Conference, address: Brussels City Hall, Brussels Grand Plaza City Hall,

Brussels Information Center Brussels Information Plaza E (Bip) Address: Rue Royale 2/Koningstraat 1 Brussels 1.1,

The first place to travel from the Grand Plaza to Brussels is the rectangular grand plaza in the city center. Walk past the dark granite floor of the Grand Plaza, surrounded by baroque gables, Gothic narrow houses and classical triangular lintels. Under the towering spire dotted with exquisite sculptures are slender peach-shaped windows, and all the walls have been replaced. The arcades, arches and doorframes under the window are all decorated with elegant and gorgeous sculptures and carvings. Each building is a collection of the essence of Gothic, Renaissance and Louis-era architecture. No wonder even Hugo, the great writer, praised it as the most beautiful square in the world. When you come to the city hall, the most striking thing is the city hall on the right.

This 91-meter-high old Flemish Gothic building has become the direction symbol of Brussels. You can see it anywhere in Brussels and then go back to the Grand Square. Inside the city hall, there are stairs paved with white marble, corridors covered with murals, beautifully carved fences, ceilings painted with exquisite patterns, and many art treasures. It is simply a beautiful art palace.

The Peeing Child Manneken pis walked north from the big square and crossed a gravel path. At the corner of Dog Street, there stood a bronze statue of the peeing child with a height of 5 cm. The first Brussels citizen with curly hair has a smaller nose than Julian, a big belly, chubby legs, a bare ass, a right hand on her hips, a naughty smile, and urinates in front of people from morning till night. Since the completion of the statue in 1619, Xiao Yulian has received gifts of clothing, shoes and hats from various countries, which are specially collected in the King's Building in the Grand Square, including a small uniform of the China People's Liberation Army and a Han sweater presented by China, which was presented by Beijing in 1979 to commemorate the 1th anniversary of the founding of Brussels.

St. Hubert Street galeries St. Hubert's elegant St. Hubert Street is located near the Grand Plaza and is the best shopping corridor in Brussels. The corridor was decorated with elegant glass ceilings and opened in 1847 with a grand ceremony. In fact, this is the first shopping center in the world. This brightly lit three-story corridor includes antique shops, bookstores, cafes, restaurants and theaters.

Belgian Comic Center The Belgian Comic Museum, founded by architect Victor Horta, is a paradise for comic lovers. This museum not only shows the cartoons of Tintin and Smurfs, the most famous cartoon characters in Belgium, but also shows the works of more than 67 other cartoon painters. Besides finished products, the center has also collected many manuscripts of famous works, so that readers can fully understand the wonderful process of the birth of cartoon characters. In addition, there is a library and a beer hall. If you want to know the life of Brussels people through cartoons, then this is a good choice.

Belgian Comic Museum Address: Zand Straat-Rue des Sables 2www.comicscenter.net Entertainment Center ViageViage is the largest entertainment center in Europe, which was newly unveiled in Brussels in January 21. The Grand Casino in Brussels will also move here. The building where the entertainment center is located covers an area of 13, square meters and has 8 floors. There are also shopping malls and a hotel called Adagio City Apartment Hotel. The casino has private rooms, which can be customized and decorated according to the requirements of guests. The competition hall can accommodate 9 people and 5 seats, and can also be used to hold B2B competitions or banquets. There are also fashionable sports bars where customers can hold various sports competitions.

there will also be a top-class restaurant on the top floor of the building, offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and so on with different flavors. All the time. Entertainment Center Address: Boulevard Anspach-Anspachlaan3 www.viage.be St. Michel Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudule Church is located near the Central Station. It is magnificent and a typical Gothic architectural style. It was donated by believers in Brussels. The church was completed in the late 15th century, but was destroyed by the French invaders in 1695. The white rock used in the outer wall of the church dates back to 125, and the interior decoration is magnificent, which contains a considerable number of treasures. St. Michel Cathedral Address: Parvis Saint-Gudule-Sint Goedelenpleinww. Cathedrales Michel.be

The Royal Palace is located on the site of the Duke of Brabant's palace, which was destroyed by fire in 1731. It was founded by William Dynasty in 182, and was renovated into a Louis XVI style building by Leopold II in 194. Two side walls were built in the 18th century, and there is an attic at the end of each side wall. The attic on the left is for royalty, and the Bellevue Hotel on the right is now the Bellevue Museum.

address of the palace: place des Palais-paleizenplein www.monarchie.be

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most famous museums in Belgium. At present, there are mainly two exhibition halls, the ancient art museum and the modern art museum. The ancient art museum has a large collection of oil paintings, sculptures and works of art from the 15th to 18th centuries. The collection is mainly composed of works of art confiscated during the Great Revolution and works of art collected from France. Later, the collection gradually increased, which not only benefited from some social donations, but also included donations and legacies provided by many sponsors. The Museum of Modern Art has a collection of oil paintings, sculptures and oil paintings from the late 18th century to the present. His main works show the logical evolution of modern art from ancient art museums.

The particularity of the Royal Belgian Museum of Art effectively sets off their originality. Address of the Royal Museum of Art: rue de la rgence 3-regentschapstraat www.fine-arts-museum.be Magritte Museum Rene Magritte, Magritte Art Museum, born in Lessing in 1898, is the most famous Belgian painter in the 2th century and one of the top ten surrealist painters in the world. The museum receives 65, tourists every year, so it has become one of the representatives of the European capital and even the world's trendy culture. Here, you will enjoy more than 2 excellent works, such as the most famous empire of the sun, Mysterious Gamer and Return. At the same time, people can also see Magritte's files, letters, photos, sketches, gouache, posters, and even films made by him and his friends, which have been collected by the Royal Belgian Museum of Art and the René Magritte Foundation for many years.

Musical Instrument Museum The Belgian Musical Instrument Museum is located in a building with innovative artistic style, with a collection of more than 1,5 musical instruments covering several centuries. The fourth floor of this building is used by the museum to display musical instruments. You can also feel the charm of music in the museum where musical instruments are displayed. Although the musical instrument is protected by a glass showcase, there is an earphone next to the showcase. When you put on headphones, the demonstration music played by the instruments will be played automatically, so that you can experience the true timbre of these instruments. This is very attractive to tourists who have a strong curiosity about musical instruments. Musical Instrument Museum Address: Montagne de la Cour-Hof Berg 2

Fifty Years Palace Sinkuntner Park This park was built in 188 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Belgium's independence. Eight female statues symbolize eight provinces in the world, while another statue represents two Flanders. Lush green trees surround the arcade, the Royal Museum of Art History and the Military History Museum. This museum is regarded as the best of its kind in Europe and even the world. The world has interpreted the history of automobile development by collecting more than 4 cars that can operate normally, including a large number of antique cars. Here, the history of automobile development from 1886 to the 197s is vividly reproduced. Autoworld

Address: Parc du Cinquante Naire-Jube LPARK 11

As the symbol of the European Union, the European Parliament manages the European continent. Visit here and you will find a city within a city in Brussels. Starting from Leopold Square, you will embark on a journey full of surprises, and you will find a series of buildings, squares and parks named after famous European historical figures, including Paul Henry Spock, Aldis Ross Pinell, Jacques Druce, Jean Ray, Robert Schumann and many other European institutions, such as parliaments, committees, regional committees, economic and social committees, etc.

it's all worth visiting. The capital of these institutions that aid European construction is undoubtedly a big European village! European Parliament: Don't you want to know the working procedures of the European Parliament, its functions and powers, and what the representatives you support are doing? The largest parliament in the world is located in Brussels, representing 492 million citizens from 27 member countries and having 23 official languages. Visit behind the scenes of the EU office. With the help of the tour guide, you can visit this giant glass ship in your personal capacity.

European Parliament tourist entrance: Rue Wiertz-Straat, 43www.europarl.eu.int

The mini-European Park near atomium is the only mini-park that can visit the whole of Europe within 2 hours. World-famous European landscapes are gathered here, such as Big Ben in London, Saint Martin Square in Venice and Acropolis in Athens. More than 35 places of interest are vividly displayed in front of tourists through the unparalleled skills of artists, and these scenes are only 1/25 of the truth.

The Little European Park fully shows visitors the development of European art, history, architecture and technology. Visitors can also be pleasantly surprised to see the silent models such as the simulated eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the launch of Ariane -5 rocket, which are amazing. An interactive exhibition called Soul of Europe has been added to the park. Visitors can learn more about the history, achievements and development of the EU and its 27 member states by participating in the games.