Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium. Based in the central part of the country it is ideally located and easily accessible for Belgians and Europeans to travel and commute to.
Brussels is the most densely populated and the richest region in Belgium in terms of GDP. It is also the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.
This makes it one of the most multicultural zones in Europe, with literally everything at your fingertips to accommodate your every need.
If you can imagine 108 languages with over 120 nationalities located in one city, aging, coming together for a 30-year period. It has created mini-communities throughout the city. So you can always find things to do in Brussels every weekend.
Its probably one of the few places in the world where you can eat Ghanian cuisine for lunch and Nordic fish for dinner, equally authentic and run by those respective nationalities.
Whether you’re looking to organize a weekend trip or working in the Eurozone for a few days, The city has literally something to do for everyone.
Belgium Capital of Culture
Brussels is a very lively city. People of all ages and nationalities come together to enjoy its great outdoor festivals throughout the year.
There are so many fun things to do in Brussels all the time, events are organised hourly and they are so diverse. Because of the political significance of the capital of Belgium and the EU. In the city, you are never short of seeing something new every week.
There are way too many options to list them all on here, but here are some of the ones our Culture Moodie experts have really enjoyed over the years: Jazz Marathon, Fête de la Musique, Eat!
Brussels is known for its cuisine and gastronomic offer (including its local waffle, its chocolate, its French fries and its numerous types of beers), as well as its historical and architectural landmarks; some of them, are registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Brussels!
Welcome to the foodie heaven – Brussels is a well-known city for its beer, waffles, French fries and chocolate! This beautiful city is not only the gourmet capital it’s also the capital of Europe, EU institutions like the European Commission, the European Council, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament calls Brussels “home”.
Eager to find out more fun facts about Brussels, keep reading!
