Starting with...
Brussels, Belgium:
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Beautiful city-- particularly the Grand Place, or the historic market square, featuring guild houses and the Gothic Town Hall.
Quick facts:
* Brussels is more than 1,000 years old
* It is the European capital, housing the European Commission, the Council of Ministers, and the European Parliament
* French and Flemish are the city's official languages
~A neat landmark to visit in Brussels is the Atomium, which was built for the World Expo:
Other notable metions...
* For those who enjoy drinking beer, be sure to stop at the Delirium Cafe-- a pub that is located in an 18th century basement, offering over 2,000 types of beer. Although I am allergic to beer, it was def a neat place to visit.
* It is highly recommended that you purchase and devour at least two or three Belgian chocolates.
* While walking around the city, look out for the playful comics painted on some of the buildings...
Isn't that so cool & adorable?
* And please walk down this street:
That is, indeed, a gorgeous church sitting on a random street corner. Gotta love the juxtaposition of Old & Modern Europe.
Reflective posts about European cities and countries to be continued! <3
With love,
Caroline
