About Brussels in Belgium

Located on the Senne River, Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium and of the European Union. Brussels is an important administrative, financial, cultural, commercial, and industrial center and a major railway junction. Brussels has a long history with 1000 years. At present, It has a population of around 1 million.

Brussels boasts the beautiful historic market square and remarkable buildings, as well as the highest density of restaurants in the world. World famous as one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe, the Grand-Place is the most popular tourist attraction of Brussels. At the corner of Eikstraat (Stoofstraat) near the Grand Place, stands the world famous peeing boy. Other remarkable buildings around the Grand Place include the King's House, Guild Houses and Royal Park. Situated on top of a hill, the palace of justice was the biggest building constructed in the 19th century in the world. The Galeria Inno is a great place to do shopping.