Belguique Francs!
by Ewingjr98
Belgique Money is called the "Franc" -- oops! I haven't been to Belgium in a few years. Belgian money is now called the Euro, and it's used by most of western Europe. I guess my Francs are collectors items now.
Money is never much of a problem in Belgium. Credit Cards are accepted everywhere, and ATMs accepting US cards are very common. The only money problem you'll have is trying to afford the luxury items -- the snails and mussels, coffee and croissants at the Grande Place, and dinner at the fancy restaurants!
enter Grand Place, the heart...
by Pegasus74
enter Grand Place, the heart of the city where I think Europe's most impressive market square is. The gothic church-like edifice of the Town Hall and the Maison du Roi (King's House) faces each other across the square, surrounded with baroque guild houses embellished by magnificent gables and sculptures. The latter houses Musee de la Ville which covers the city's history and exhibits every piece of clothing ever worn by Manneken Pis. The facades of most buildings are of blackish-brown stone, against which the glistening ornamentation beautifully contrasts. I simply got lost in beauty on this square spinning around, around and around and around.
Airport
by Imbi
My flight was running late for one hour and during that time, I get the chance to explore almost whole airport. I found airport nice and clean but informative aspects were missing there, like generally inquiries and directions.
Our visit continues: we drive...
by ankx
Our visit continues: we drive in front of the magnificent Palace of Justice and see the fashionable Louise Square. Passing the stately Royal Square, the Royal Palace and the Houses of Parliament we arrive in the Cinquantenaire district, the Triumphal Arch, exceptional museums and splendid Art Nouveau houses are the highlights of this part of Brussels.
Place Royal
by bugulma
The complex of the iKng's Square was began to built in XI century. Most of the buildings around was built in 1452-1459. The buildings used as a residence for Austrians but in 1731 it was completely burnt down. In 1769 the buildings were rebuilt. In 1843 the statue the statue of Godfry of Bouillon, the first leader of crusades, was placed in the center of the square.
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Historic place
The Elevator between Poeleart and Marollen
