Brussels is one of Europe’s great secrets: a city of 1.2 million, the capital of Belgium, the headquarters of NATO, and the political centre of the European Union.
While it may be easy to skip Brussels when zipping between Amsterdam and Paris by train, the city’s rich brew of food and culture pleasantly surprises those who stop. Brussels is one of Europe’s great secrets: a city of 1.2 million, the capital of Belgium, the headquarters of NATO, and the political center of the European Union. A trade boom 500 years ago left this city with striking art and stately architecture. And it’s once again a trade and cultural centre of Europe.
Make a point to order mussels in Brussels — they’re served everywhere. They usually come in a big-enough-for-two bucket, and always with a pile of fries. Pro tip: Use an empty shell to tweeze out any hard-to-reach bits. And more importantly, don’t call fries “French” in Brussels — while it’s a matter of some dispute whether they originated in Belgium, they’ve certainly been perfected here.
Today Brussels is the administrative centre of the European Union. It hosts businesspeople from around the world — only Washington, D.C., has more lobbyists. When Europeans have a gripe, this is where they demonstrate. It’s tradition for visiting VIPs to bring the statue an outfit — and he also dresses up for special occasions — so you may see the Manneken peeing through a colorful costume. A sign on a nearby fence lists the month’s festival days and how he’ll be dressed. For example, on January 8, Elvis Presley’s birthday, he’s an Elvis impersonator; on Prostate Awareness Day, his flow is down to a slow drip. He can also be hooked up to a keg to pee wine or beer.
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