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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.

Galeries Saint-Hubert

This Italian Neo-Renaissance arcade is considered one of Europe’s oldest “malls.” Charged by King Leopold I with its construction in 1837, young architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaars converted the entire Rue Saint-Hubert into the airy arcade that visitors see today. Three levels – the King’s gallery, the Queen’s gallery, and the Prince’s gallery – are home to boutiques, cafes, newsstands, and even a cinema. Musicians stroll the arcade, hoping for an appreciative Euro or two. Shop and restaurant hours vary, as do accepted credit cards, but the gallery itself is open daily around the clock, so you can appreciate the architecture any time of day or night.

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