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Brussels, melting pot in the middle of Europe

A travel journal to Brussels by M@uricio

Fiesta AndaluzMore Photos

Brussels is better known to the world than the state. Being the political heart of the EU is the reason for this. NATO too is related with Brussels. For the people it is where the Parliament and government are situated.

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Brussels, melting pot in the middle of EuropeBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Fiesta Andaluz
The Atomium, Manneke Pis, Grand Place, Rue des Bouchers, Galery de la Reine Elisabeth, Galery St.Hubertus, Royal Palace, Park Warande. For children : do not miss Mini Europa.

Quick Tips:

Best buy for Brussels transport: a ticket for 10 journeys from MIVB/STIB: allows bus, metro, tramway and train in Brussels.

Best Way To Get Around:

You can almost walk to every destination except to the Heysel and Cinquantenaire Musea that are rather far: use Metroline.

Royal Windsor Hotel Grand PlaceBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Royal Windsor Hotel"

Grand Place
Fully equipped room with air-conditioning, TV, and movies on demand. Option to have breakfast in the restaurant or in the room. Outstanding bathroom facilities. Fridge with minibar. Large carparking. Music and dancebar.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by M@uricio on June 3, 2003

Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place
RUE DUQUESNOY 5 7 Brussels, Belgium 1000
32 2 5055555

Sea Grill RestaurantBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Radisson SAS Hotel"

Thai dance
Sea Grill Restaurant is a French kitchen of good quality. You have your choice of fish plates and a large choice of desserts. There's friendly service and a good atmosphere. You have the possibility to have your car parked under the hotel (entrance to the right of main entrance).
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by M@uricio on June 3, 2003

Sea Grill Restaurant
Rue Du Fosse Aux Loups 47 Brussels, Belgium 1000
02.227.31.20

El Rincon - TorremolinosBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Manneke Pis
Spanish eathouse with live perfomers from 21 - 22pm until midnight (Friday and Saturday). The food is moderate but drinks and music do the rest. Take your camera! You'll have the opportunity to sing or even to dance. It's near Porte de Halle.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by M@uricio on June 3, 2003

El Rincon - Torremolinos
Hoogstraat Brussels, Belgium

Euroferia AndaluzaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Dance in the open air
Andalusian open-air attraction based on Spanish music, horse show, dance, food and drinks. Also attractions for children.

Situated between the Basilica of Koekelberg and Square Simonis. Within easy reach by underground (Metro), destination Simonis.

This year the annual event took place from May 16 until May 18; generally it is in the second half of May or the beginning of June.

  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by M@uricio on June 22, 2003

Euroferia Andaluza
Park Elizabeth Brussels, Belgium

Grote Markt/Grand PlaceBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Jemaa El Fna - Marrakech"

Oulad Hmad Ou Moussa
Africalia 2003 is a project that intends to show an "African Season" in Belgium from March till October. On July 15 and 16, groups from Morocco, Marrakech, and surrounding countries, have been showing their art at Brussels' Grand Place: music, dance, acrobatics, street theater, expositions.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by M@uricio on July 17, 2003

Grote Markt/Grand Place
Grote Markt/Grand Place Brussels, Belgium 1000

EstaminetsBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

de Brouckère Sq.
On your walking tour, have a stop in an old café, locally called 'estaminet', which is a word derived from the Spanish rulers, if I remember correctly it means 'a place where there are some girls' (está mina).
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by M@uricio on July 17, 2003

Estaminets
City Centre Brussels, Belgium

Rue Neuve - NieuwstraatBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Coming from Muntplein
It is the most important and the largest shopping street in the capital. Perhaps the most expensive. All big brands are represented. There are two shopping galleries: Inno and City 2. City 2 has several independent shops and corners to drink or eat something.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by M@uricio on July 17, 2003

Rue Neuve - Nieuwstraat
Rue Neuve Brussels, Belgium B- 1000

Art on CowsBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Art on Cows
Artists decorated cows, painting them in the spirit of Belgium. Sometimes the imagination and/or tecnology used is quite new. Cows are placed in the streets, in galleries, on squares, and in parks.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by M@uricio on July 1, 2003

Art on Cows
Galeries St. Hubert and de la Reine Brussels, Belgium

14th Festival Couleur CaféBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "14 th Festival Couleur Café"

Yuri Buenaventura
Open air festival with music of the world and a lot more attractions such as souks, dance lessons, exotic restaurants, music bands, cocktails, and mega acts by different groups. It happens every last weekend of June and for up to three days! Fireworks on Saturday.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by M@uricio on July 1, 2003

14th Festival Couleur Café
Rue Picardstraat Brussels, Belgium

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M@uricio
M@uricio
Ninove, Belgium

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