Explores every corner of Brussels, from everybody's favourite silly statue, the Manneken-Pis, to the Baroque extravagance of the Grand' Place - finds the best places to slurp beer and chomp on chocolates and mussels - passes by Tintin as well as the works of Breugel, Magritte and Rubens - points out Art Nouveau architecture and the superbly kitsch Atomium. 'Belgium, and Belgian culture, is suddenly being pushed out of the backstage and into the limelight, and undergoing radical reappraisal. Belgian restaurants, Belgian beer, Belgian chocolates, have now achieved virtual cult status. And even the French seem less inclined to make jokes about the Belgians.'
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"Understated, humorous writing."--New York Daily News (US)
"For a city holiday, try the Cadogan series . . . very readable, attractively presented and packed with essential basic information."--The Sunday Times (UK)
"Here is a rarity: a guidebook written with wit, humour and passion."--Independent on Sunday (UK)
"For a city holiday, try the Cadogan series . . . very readable, attractively presented and packed with essential basic information."--The Sunday Times (UK)
"Here is a rarity: a guidebook written with wit, humour and passion."--Independent on Sunday (UK)
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Forget butter mountains and bureaucracy and consider the brighter side of Brussels - the finest Trappist beers, gorgeous luxury chocolates and moules-frites. Home of impressive art museums, Tintin and some of the best Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture in Europe, Brussels is the perfect destination for a city break and is an easy hop to Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp.
Packed with ideas - for sampling the best beers and bars, for a romantic weekend or for discovering fantastic architectural gems
Taking you off the tourist trail to the Brussels only the locals know ¿ from smoke-stained drinking dens to intimate jazz clubs and designer shops
Our expert author and local researchers give the lowdown on the city, from the stately squares and world-class art museums to the tantalizing cobbled backstreets
70 hotels and 115 restaurants and 60 bars, plus clubs, music and puppet shows ¿ all personally reviewed
17 detailed maps, plus 12 pages of full-color maps with grid-references to help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide
Guided walks and itineraries take you shopping, on an Art Nouveau tour and out into the green oases surrounding the city
Packed with ideas - for sampling the best beers and bars, for a romantic weekend or for discovering fantastic architectural gems
Taking you off the tourist trail to the Brussels only the locals know ¿ from smoke-stained drinking dens to intimate jazz clubs and designer shops
Our expert author and local researchers give the lowdown on the city, from the stately squares and world-class art museums to the tantalizing cobbled backstreets
70 hotels and 115 restaurants and 60 bars, plus clubs, music and puppet shows ¿ all personally reviewed
17 detailed maps, plus 12 pages of full-color maps with grid-references to help you find every sight and recommendation in the guide
Guided walks and itineraries take you shopping, on an Art Nouveau tour and out into the green oases surrounding the city
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