111 Places in Brussels That You Shouldn't Miss (111 Places in . That You Must Not Miss)

·The ultimate insider's guide to Brussels·Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides·Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide·Appeals to both the local market (nearly 1.2 million people call Brussels home) and the tourist market (almost 6.8 million people visit Brussels every year!)·Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographsBrussels is a place that makes things happen, in every way. It is a melting-pot of nations, a multicultural city with an eventful history, full of contradictions and friction. It is the political headquarters of Europe. It was marked by the Middle Ages, and is a city of Art Nouveau. It is the world capital of the comic, a site of unique chocolateries, and famous for having the best french fries. Brussels stands for opulent restaurants and unbelievable bars with well over 100 kinds of beer. Brussels is a city filled with secrets, hidden treasures and many exciting surprises - 111 times over.