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Brussels is a bilingual city in theory, in practice it is French-speaking, so dust off your French, since actually very few people speak English, and if for whatever reason they have to do it they will be annoyed to do so. Most of the English-speaking Belgians are Flemish, from the north, and will be glad to help you out if your French is less than perfect. It´s really surprising and disappointing than in the so-called "capital of Europe", a hub of diplomatic activity, people don´t learn the international language (this means English) to communicate.
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The City of Brussels is officially biligual with both Flemish and French spoken widely although the majority of its citizens speak French. Street signs are also dualled in the two languages as are major buildings. Strangely, for me any way, I notice that advertisment were quite often in English. Don't worry if your French is not up to scratch English is widely used here too. Leave a Comment
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Walking down a narrow street we came upon the recumbent bronze statue of folk hero Everard 't Serclaes. He briefly freed the city from the tyrannical counts of Flanders in 1356. The local hero has been polished to a shine by the many people who pass by hoping for good luck. I didn't bother after all his efforts to free the city he suffered a fate of execution - doesn't sound too lucky to me. My husband could not resist = I'll tell you later if he wins the lottery! Leave a Comment
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The Colonne du Congres the Congress Column is a fitting tribute to the nationhood. The colonne commemorates the founding of Belgium in 1830. On the top is a statue of the first King of Belgium Leopold l at his feet sit four female figures symbolising the human rights denied to the Nation in the past. Their rights to Freedom of Education and Religion - Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Assembly. At the base of the column a flame burns within the tomb of the unknown soldier a memorial for the victims of both world wars.
Around the column there are little gardens, my favourite flowers were in bloom - Forget me Nots - A fitting tribute indeed. Leave a Comment
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Lots of Cities encounter problems with graffiti but I was surprised to see so much of the p.... artists work with spray paint all around the city. Unlike the lovely murals and comic strip art - this is most definately not art but indeed an eye sore which fast becomes a copy cat practise
One other thing bugged me here and I did wonder where to write about it. Not a warning or danger but a reality - the dog fouling is almost everywhere. We saw no signs warning dog owners to clean up after their dogs no threat of fines just the evidence left behind. I realise these things are a people problem but I'm sure wheels could be set in motion (pardon the pun) to try to sort it out. Leave a Comment
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The Marolles is set in the former artisans' quarter of the city. You can access the area by a lift which operates near to the Palais de Justice or just walk downhill as we did. The pretty mural looks almost like a real hat shop but it is simply a beautiful painting. The comic strips, usually on the sides of ugly buildings or buildings which are being renovated, are colourful and a lot of fun a very nice touch to brighten up some of the cities less famous streets. The Tourist Office can provide a map of the latest editions. Leave a Comment
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The Street Performers in Brussels can catch you out with a little bit of a scam, they are a lot of fun but be aware there is an extra charge involved. Taking a picture as they pose as statues, then leaving a few coins is not enough for these guys. You will, after the obligitory photo is taken, be press ganged into buying a postcard. Treat it as a little bit of fun = have a laugh = then wonder who you can possibly send the postcard too!! Leave a Comment
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If u like to ride a bike...u can find lots of places to rent one...
Embrodery is very tipycal souvenir to get from there u will find lot of places within..
the one in the corner across the little coffe shop..is very nice and have good price.
Walking in this area is really nice full of tourist..Brugge was my favority place...i didnt have lot of time there just one day but i saw nice museaum on the left side same street of the shop that i mention before..this day was really bussy so i didnt was get it in..
If u have any question let me know i have lot of material but this page still is under construcction.
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