5 Interesting Facts About Brussels You (Maybe) Didn't Know
The charm of the Belgian capital, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and delicious cuisine, makes it one of Europe's favorite cities. Brussels has over 1.2 million inhabitants and is an essential economic and political point in Europe, but it is also popular among travelers.
Although Brussels is a small city, it has an excellent reputation among tourists. In addition to its long history, these interesting facts will make you fall in love with this city even more or make you want to visit it as soon as possible.
Brussels Has Over 138 Restaurants Per Square Mile
Brussels is also called heaven for gourmets, and what is certain is that you will not go hungry here. This city is known for its delicious food and has around 1800 restaurants. Among them, there are places for every taste and pocket depth. From cheaper options to exceptional gastronomic experiences, street food, and healthy choices to local seafood, if you can name it, you can eat it in Brussels.
You will find something for every taste, and one of the most exciting experiences is dining on the tram, where you can try delicious dishes from their menu while sightseeing in the capital. Make sure to try a dish originating from Belgium - mussels with fries.
The World's Largest Chocolate Selling Point
We know that Belgians love their chocolate, which is one of the reasons why many tourists visit this city. Therefore, it is not surprising that Brussels International Airport is the world's most significant chocolate selling point and exports about 800 tons of chocolate per year. You will find various options, from classic to gluten- and sugar-free, that will satisfy everyone's taste.
There Are Over 80 Museums in Brussels
Brussels has over 80 exciting museums, and some are very unusual. You can visit the street lighting museum, the sewer museum, the museum of celebrity underwear, and even a french fry museum, which is unsurprising because french fries originate from Belgium.
There Are Two types of Belgian Waffles
There are Brussels waffles, which are rectangular, larger than other waffles, soft and airy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. On the other side, there are Liege waffles that are doughier and sweeter, not crispy on the outside, and not rectangular. Come to Brussels and pick your favorite!
Audrey Hepburn was born in Brussels
The famous actress and humanitarian was born in this city in 1929. We remember her from the movies Breakfast at Tiffany's and Roman Holiday. This wonderful lady, considered an icon of style, is one of the most famous people in Belgium.
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