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Grand Place
The gold-trimmed Grand Place ranks among the world's most beautiful squares and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by opulent guild houses and the 15th-century Gothic town hall.
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Atomium
The 102-meter structure of nine mirrored spheres was built for the 1958 World's Fair, representing an iron crystal magnified billions of times, with a viewing platform and exhibitions inside.
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EU Quarter
As the seat of the European Commission, Council and Parliament, Brussels is the political heart of the EU, with the Parliamentarium and guided tours through the institutions for interested visitors.
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Comic Capital
Over 50 large-scale comic strip murals decorate the facades of the city center, including Tintin, while the Belgian Comic Strip Center thoroughly documents the history of the country's illustration art.
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❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Brussels

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How do I get to Brussels?
Brussels Airport (Zaventem) has several direct flights daily from Switzerland, with a flight time of about 1.5 hours. A train connects the airport to the city center in about 20 minutes.
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Why is the Grand Place famous?
The gold-trimmed Grand Place ranks among the world's most beautiful squares and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by opulent guild houses and the 15th-century Gothic town hall.
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What is the Atomium?
The 102-meter structure of nine mirrored spheres was built for the 1958 World's Fair, representing an iron crystal magnified billions of times, with a viewing platform and exhibitions inside.
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Why the comic capital?
Over 50 large-scale comic strip murals decorate the facades of the city center, including Tintin, while the Belgian Comic Strip Center thoroughly documents the history of the country's illustration art.