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Apr28

Brussels Speaks

Brussels is a surreal linguistic city between the Dutch-speaking Flemish and the French-speaking Walloons, many transactions occur in neither language. But people just speak English. Its modest character made Brussels the perfect compromise for postwar rivals choosing a headquarters for the European Union and NATO, while all the diplomats and a swirl 
of immigrants from North and Central Africa give it 
an intense international, cosmopolitan flavor rare for such a small city. The picture displays the Atomiumis, built in 1956 for the World’s Fair, an homage to the future. It recently reopened after a complete renovation.
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Jan20

The eternal love to good food


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Now we introduce you with two of most popular French restaurants in Brussels, Belguim. The first restaurant which you offer is The Comme Chez Soi”. The restaurant was founded in 1926, but today it is one of the most visited restaurants in the city. The restaurant’s name translates as “like at home”. It serves typically Belgian cuisine, based on local products. The restaurant’s most popular dishes are “Sautéed lobster with truffles and chanterelles” and “Roast saddle of lamb”. This distinctive menu and a wine list cans to satisfy any gourmet. If you want to dine on Friday or Saturday night, make your reservation two to three months ago…
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Sep23

Hotel Amigo, Brussels

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The Hotel Amigo is located in the heart of Brussels, next door to the historic Grand Place – one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, near enough to any number of shops, restaurants, the financial district, and even the Town Hall. This five-star accommodation and personal service, should ensure that you will have a pleasurable stay, whatever the reason for your visit to Brussels.
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Apr09

Brussels Flower Carpet from 14 to 17 August 2008

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Every two years the Grand Place in the center of Brussels is the location of the “Flower Carpet”. During the third week of August every even year, begonia cultivators from Ghent decorate here according to a theme. The famous Carpet of Flowers covers 300 m² right in the center of the Grand Place. Every flower carpet has a unique theme, and this year it is inspired by the alchemy of the Middle Ages, with 9 rosettes mounted on vast rotating platforms to form a giant kaleidoscopic wind rose.


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Feb25

Dominican Hotel Belgium

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The Dominican Hotel is sitted in the heart of Brussels, just behind the national Opera House. The location is very convenient because of the downtown business district. The hotel is on 20 minutes drive from the airport and under three hours from London by Eurostar. People who travel a lot, probably are informed that Brussels is well served with frequent flights from all over Europe.
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Feb09

Chateau du LAC, Belgium

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Chateau du LAC is sitted on the banks of Lake Genval in Belgium and is just a half hour from Brussels. Chateau du LAC offers peaceful surroundings, sport activities and excellent on-site leisure facilities.
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Jul06

The your chance to tower over the whole of Europe

mini-europe Brussels is the capital of Belgium, as well as home of the European Union headquarters. There is a great deal more to the city than politics though, with other historic cities such as Antwerp and Bruges being only a short drive or train journey away. Located at the foot of the Atomium, MiniEuropeMini-Europe is the only park where you can have a whistle-stop tour around Europe in a few short hours. This is a fun introduction to Europe, miniature famous landmarks from countries throughout Europe – canals of Amsterdam, Big Ben in London, the Eiffel Tower, windmills of Spain, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and more. Plus, jumbo ferries that go, trains zooming around, steer your own radio controlled boat through the miniature waterways of Europe.


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