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Brussels Travel Guide

Brussels is considered the "de facto" capital of the European Union and hosts many of its key institutions. NATO and EuroControl are also headquartered in the city. Brussels fits the definition of the archetypal "melting pot", but nonetheless retains its own unique character.

About Brussles

Brussels covers an area of 62.5 sq. miles (162 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 1.2 million people being the capital and the largest city in Belgium. It is an important administrative, economical and touristical city in the EU.

The Manneken Pis

Measuring just 30cm, this little bronze boy having a pee has been the pride and joy of the inhabitants of Brussels for centuries! Nobody actually knows why the Manneken Pis is there and much mythology surrounds him. He also has a collection of more than 500 costumes, which are on display in the Musée de Ville in the town. He received his first costume as far back as 1698. You’ll find the Manneken Pis on the corner of Stoofstraat/Rue de L’Etuve and the Eikstraat/Rue du Chêne.

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