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City of Brussels

Discover Brussels, a city buzzing with history, yummy chocolate, and the heart of Europe!

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City of Brussels

City of Brussels

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Brussels View From Mont Des Arts, Brussels, Belgium (Cropped)
Greater coat of arms of the City of Brussels
Clock Tower of the ULB Solbosch Campus in the City of Brussels
Mont des Arts and City Hall, Brussels
City Hall, Brussels
11 City of Brussels, Belgium - Old Town restaurant on street Rue du Chene, Eikstraat
Weststation line 1 and 5 towards City of Brussels, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (DSCF5647)
Freedom of Association (Congress Column); City of Brussels) by Charles August Fraikin
Freedom of the Press (Congress Column; City of Brussels) by Joseph Geefs
City of Brussels Museum at Grand Place
Kersten Geers, David Van Severen, City Villa, Brussels, Belgium, 2013

Key Facts

Location
Belgium, Europe.
Population
196,828 inhabitants (2024).
Area
33.09 km² (12.78 sq mi).
Famous For
Belgian chocolate, waffles, Manneken Pis statue, European Union headquarters.
Fun Fact
The Manneken Pis statue is so small, it's only about as tall as a school backpack!

Where is Brussels?

Imagine a special city right in the middle of Belgium, a country in Europe! Brussels is like the main character of Belgium. It's a busy place where lots of important things happen. It's not just a city, but also a whole region! Think of it like a big playground with different areas, and Brussels is the most exciting part. It's where people from all over the world come to visit and work.

A City with a Big Heart!

Brussels is a super popular place, with almost 200,000 people living there! That's like filling up a giant stadium with people, then filling it again! It's also a very important city because it's home to the European Union. This is like a big club for countries in Europe that work together. So, Brussels is like the meeting spot for many countries!

What's So Cool About Brussels?

Brussels is famous for so many things! You might have heard of delicious Belgian chocolate and yummy waffles – they come from here! There's also a famous little statue called the Manneken Pis, which is a boy peeing into a fountain. It's smaller than you might think, only about as tall as a school backpack! Brussels is also known for its beautiful old buildings and grand squares.

Brussels: A City of Many Voices

In Brussels, people speak more than one language! The main languages are French and Dutch. This means you might hear two different languages spoken on the street. It's like having two different teachers in school, but everyone understands each other! This makes Brussels a very interesting and diverse place, where people from many different backgrounds live together.

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