A Trip to The ‘Sweet’ City of Brussels

Brussels , or the 'European Village' as it has been nicknamed, is located in Belgium. The city is steeped in history and has around 90 museums. It is also famous for its architecture, beer and chocolates. If you are planning to visit this place, cheap Brussels flights can be booked online. It's a great city to spend a holiday with family and friends. It has two airports – Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport. High speed trains to this city ply from London, Paris and Amsterdam, and a ferry ride or the intercity train network connects Brussels with most of Europe.

If you compare Brussels to Paris and London you will find it is a cheaper place to holiday in. Accommodation at all levels is available, from the 5-star luxury hotels to hostels and rented apartments. Once you reach the city, the public metro and bus transport services are very efficient and can get you across to the different tourist spots. As stated earlier the city has numerous museums as also art exhibitions and festivals. Restaurants serve up great food, and the nightlife is vibrant. For shoppers there is a special experience with the Brussels wares on sale. This city is fast gaining recognition as the mecca of design, art and style. It resonates with Belgian culture which would be difficult to replicate.

Important tourist spots not to be missed during a visit to Brussels are: Manneken Pis, the famous bronze fountain sculpture which is a Brussels landmark; Grote Markt which is the central market square; the Royal Palace of Brussels, official residence of Belgian kings; the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, one of the largest churches in the world; the Mini Europe Park; and the Atomium. While the days can be spent touring these sites, there is certainly no dearth of entertainment. The Brussels Theatre, La Monnaie Theatre and the Opera House have great theatre performances. Clubs, music bars, concert halls all throb with night life guaranteed to keep you entertained till the wee hours of the morning.

A group of volunteers known as the Greeters offer to share with tourists their knowledge and experiences in this city. It is another great way to learn about the city. So check out the cheap Brussels flights. All you need to do is go online and make a booking to suit your holiday plans. Online travel companies have all the information you would require on air fares, transfers, hotel bookings to make your planning easier.