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Brussels is the capital of Belgium and considered as the capital of Europe, the administrative center for the European Union. French and Dutch are the official languages. The city offers multiple spectacular attractions for a memorable visit.

Must see attractions include La Grand-Place, also known as the Lower Market. Buildings blend various architecture and artistic styles with the formation of an open public space at the center for an extraordinary sight. La Grand-Place is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the glimpse it offers into late 17th century life as a successful mercantile city. Enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the cafes admiring the center's open space and the spectacular architecture of the surrounding buildings.

Your next stop is Manneken-Pis. It is a statue of a naked boy that used to be a fountain. It has high cultural significance because the statue survived the bombardment of the city in 1695. It is a very prominent attraction especially during holidays and festivals when the boy statue is dressed with special costumes.

Brussels is the home of many churches renowned for their architecture. The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is a Gothic style church. It was built in the early 13th century over the remains of an 11th century Romanesque church. Construction lasted about 300 years. Today, it is possible to see some of the remains of the original Romanesque church as well as those of Westbau, a fortified refuge of the Middle Ages. Admire the wonderful stained windows, the Baroque statues of the apostles and the Brabantine decorated pillars. Guided tours are offered.

Don't forget to visit Coudenberg, the former palace of Brussels. In the middle ages, a fortified castle was overlooking Brussels from the Coudenberg hill. Starting in the 12th century, it was transformed slowly into a royal palace. Some of the remains are visible today as the building was damaged by fire in 1731 and later flattened out to create the new royal district. However, an underground tour of the site offers a rare glimpse into the old structures. There are also displays of interesting items discovered during the excavations.

In addition to the former palace, there is the current Royal Palace, open to the public on specific days and still used today by the royal family mostly as an office. However, it used to be the main residence of the royal family.

Lastly, a very popular attraction of Brussels is the Atomium, built in 1958 for the World Fair. It consists of 9 spheres in the shape of a huge molecule. Five of the spheres are open to the public offering a permanent exhibition of Expo 58, other temporary exhibitions, a restaurant and spectacular views of the city of Brussels.

Brussels is a city with multiple attractions and its own characteristic picturesque style that will not disappoint visitors.