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1. Brussels, European Capital Due to its unique geographical location, Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has always been recognized as the European Capital and is favored by major international organizations. The headquarters of the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and about 1,400 international non-governmental organizations and large multinational companies of all sizes have set up their headquarters here. However, Brussels is much more than just a large international exhibition center. Under the appearance of modern architecture, every corner of Brussels is full of artistic elements, worthy of being one of the oldest cultural centers in Europe. Walking in Brussels, you can see buildings of various artistic styles everywhere, a perfect blend of surrealism and novelty. The entire city is pentagonal and divided into upper city and lower city.

The upper city is built along the slope, including the architectural palace of Louis XVI, the Egmont Palace in the Royal Square, the National Palace, the Royal Library, the Museum of Modern and Ancient Art, etc. Xiacheng is a commercial district with row upon row of shops and is very lively. Brussels is also a city of leisure. After visiting the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Atomic Museum and the Comics Museum, go to visit the Saint-Hubert Shopping Center, the oldest shopping street in Europe, or taste special food in the nearby Seafood Street and appreciate the various jazz styles of Brussels. Guarantee a fruitful trip to Brussels. While facing the building decorated with gold ornaments, don't forget that it was in Brussels that Karl Marx wrote his famous manifesto, and this is also the place where Tintin had his first conversation with his puppy Snowball in the comics. International Tourism Exhibition Association Brussels International Tourism Congress, address: Brussels City Hall, Brussels Grand Place City Hall,

Brussels Information Center Brussels Information Center E (Bip) Address: Rue Royale 2/Koningstraat 1000 Brussels 1.1,

When traveling to Brussels from the Grand Place, the first place to go is the rectangular Grand Place in the city center. Walk across the dark granite floor of the Grand Place, 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 door frames under the windows are all decorated with elegant and ornate sculptures and carvings. Each building is a collection of the best elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Louisian architecture. No wonder even the great writer Hugo praised it as the most beautiful square in the world. When you come to the city hall, the most eye-catching thing is the city hall on the right.

This 91-meter-high old Flemish Gothic building has become a directional sign in Brussels. You can see it anywhere in Brussels and back to the Grand Place. The interior of the city hall is a staircase paved with white marble, corridors covered with murals, beautifully carved fences, ceilings with exquisite patterns, and many art treasures. It is simply a beautiful palace of art.

Manneken Pis (Manneken Pis) Walk north from the main square and cross a gravel path. At the corner of a dog street, there is a 50 cm high bronze statue of Manneken Pis. . The curly-haired First Citizen of Brussels has a smaller nose than Julian, a big belly, chubby legs, a bare butt, his right hand on his hip, a naughty smile, and he pees in front of people from morning to night. Since the statue was built in 1619, Xiao Yulian has received gifts of clothing, shoes and hats from various countries. These gifts are specially collected by the King's Building in the Grand Square, including a small uniform of the People's Liberation Army of China and a Han woolen gift from China. shirt, which was presented by Beijing in 1979 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Brussels.

Rue Saint-Hubert galeries Saint-Hubert The elegant Rue Saint-Hubert is located near the Grand Place and is Brussels' best shopping corridor. The corridor is decorated with an elegant glass ceiling and was opened with great ceremony in 1847. In fact, it was the world's first shopping mall. This light-filled, three-story corridor includes antique shops, bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and a theater.

Belgian Comics Center The Belgian Comics Museum, created by architect Victor Horta, is a paradise for comics lovers. This museum displays not only cartoons of Belgium's most famous cartoon characters, Tintin and The Smurfs, but also the works of more than 670 other cartoonists. In addition to finished products, the center also collects manuscripts of many famous works, allowing readers to 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 understand the life of Brussels people through comic works, then this is a good choice.

Belgian Comics Museum Address: Zand Straat-Rue des Sables 20 www.comicscenter.net Entertainment Center ViageViage is the largest entertainment center in Europe. It was newly opened in Brussels in January 2010. The Grand Casino of Brussels will also move here. The building where the entertainment center is located covers an area of ??13,000 square meters and has 8 floors. There are also malls and a hotel called Adagio City Apartments. The casino has private rooms that can be customized and decorated according to guests' requirements. The competition hall can accommodate 900 people with 500 seats, and can also be used to hold B2B competitions or banquets. There are also stylish sports bars where patrons can enjoy various sporting events.

There will also be a top-notch restaurant on the top floor of the building, offering different flavors of breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, etc. Always. Entertainment Center Address: Boulevard Anspach-anspachlaan 30 www.viage.be St. Michels Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudu le Church is located near the Central Station. It is magnificent and is 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 French invaders in 1695. The white rock used on the exterior of the church dates back to 1250, and the interior is richly decorated and contains a considerable number of treasures. St. Michael's Cathedral Address: Parvis Sainte-gudu le-Sint goedelepleinwww.cathedralesmichel.be

Royal Palace The Royal Palace is located on the site of the palace of the Dukes of Brabant, which was destroyed by fire in 1731 . It was founded in 1820 by the William dynasty and renovated in 1904 by Leopold II in the Louis XVI style. The two side walls were built in the 18th century and have an attic at the end of each. The loft on the left was reserved for the royal family, and the one on the right was the Bellevue Hotel, now the Bellevue Museum.

Royal Palace Address: place des Palais-paleizenplein www . monarch ie . be

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts The Royal Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most famous museums in Belgium. There are currently two main exhibition halls, the Ancient Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum. The Museum of Ancient Art houses many paintings, sculptures and artworks from the 15th to 18th centuries. The collection consists mainly of art confiscated during the Revolution and art collected in France. Later, the collection gradually increased, which was not only due to some social donations, but also included donations and legacies provided by many sponsors. The Museum of Modern Art has a collection of paintings, sculptures, and paintings from the late 18th century to the present day. His major works illustrate the logical evolution of modern art from ancient art museums.

The specificity of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium effectively underlines their originality. Royal Museum of Art Address: Rue de la rgence 3-regentschapstraat www.fine-arts-museum.be Magritte Museum Rene Magritte, Magritte Museum of Art, was born in Lessing in 1898, the most famous artist of the 20th century The famous Belgian painter and one of the top ten surrealist painters in the world. The museum receives 650,000 visitors every year, making it one of the representatives of trendy culture in European capitals and the world. Here, you will enjoy more than 200 excellent works, such as the most famous "Empire of the Sun", "The Mysterious Player", and "Return"; at the same time, people can also see Magritte's archives, letters, and photos , sketches, gouache paintings, posters, and even films he and his friends made, which have been collected by the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium and the Rene Magritte Foundation for many years.

Musical Instrument Museum The Belgian Musical Instrument Museum is housed in an innovative art-style building and houses a collection of more than 1,500 musical instruments covering several centuries. Four floors of the building are used by the museum to display musical instruments. You can also feel the charm of music in the museum displaying musical instruments. Although the instrument is protected by a glass display case, there is a headphone next to the display case. When you put on the headphones, the demonstration music of the musical instruments will automatically play, allowing you to experience the true timbres of these instruments. This is attractive to visitors with a strong curiosity about musical instruments. Musical Instrument Museum Address: Montagne de la Cour-Hof Berg 2

Fifty Years Palace Cinquantenaire Park This park was built in 1880 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. Eight female statues symbolize the eight provinces of the world, while another statue represents the two regions of Flanders. Lush greenery surrounds the arcades, the Royal Museum of Art and History and the Museum of Military History. This museum is considered one of the best of its kind in Europe and the world. The World interprets the history of automobiles through a collection of more than 400 working cars, including a large number of vintage cars. Here, the history of automobile development from 1886 to the 1970s is vividly reproduced. Autoworld

Address: Parc du Cinquante Naire-Jube lpark 11

As a symbol of the European Union, the European Parliament governs the European continent. When you visit here, you will find that Brussels is a city within a city. Starting from Leopold Square, you will embark on a journey full of surprises, where you will find a series of buildings, squares and parks named after famous European historical figures, including Paul Henry Spock, Aldi Rospinelli, Jacques de Ruth, Jean Ray, Robert Schuman and many other European institutions such as parliaments, commissions, regional committees, economic and social committees, etc.

Both are worth a visit.

The capital of these institutions that assist European construction is undoubtedly a big European village! European Parliament: Don’t you want to know the working procedures of the European Parliament, its 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 states, with 23 official languages. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the EU offices. With the help of a guide, you can take a personal tour of this giant glass boat.

European Parliament Visitor Entrance: 43www.europarl.eu.int Rue Wiertz-Straat

The small European Park near the Mini European Atomium is the only one where you can visit the entire Europe in 2 hours Mini park. It brings together world-famous European landscapes, such as Big Ben in London, St. Martin's Square in Venice, and the Acropolis in Athens. More than 350 scenic spots and historical sites are vividly displayed in front of tourists through the artist's unparalleled skills, and these scenes are only 1/25 of the real ones.

Little Europe Park fully demonstrates the development of European art, history, architecture and technology to visitors. Visitors can also be surprised to see silent models that simulate the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the collapse of the Berlin Wall, and the launch of the Ariane-5 rocket, which are breathtaking. An interactive exhibit called Soul of Europe has been added to the park. Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the history, achievements and development of the EU and its 27 member states by participating in the game.