Brussels takes its name from Broekzele, or "village of the marsh", which grew up in the sixth century on the trade route between Cologne and the towns of Bruges and Ghent. Under the Habsburgs, the town flourished, eventually becoming capital of the Spanish Netherlands. Now Brussels is the capital of Belgium and of the European Union. About a quarter of its 1 million of inhabitants are foreigners, most of whom are civil servants, businessmen and diplomats working for the European Commission, NATO, or one of the many other multinational institutions or firms that are located there.
A little further away but in easy walking distance from the Grand Place, in a little street, on cross is perhaps, Brussels most famous landmark : the Mankens Pis.
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I am visitng Brussels soon but can't speak French. Hope I will survive.;)
Moi prems... belle photo. Bonsoir de Broekzele
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