The Mini Rough Guide to Brussels, 1st edition [Paperback]

Phil Lee (Author), Martin Battersby (Author), Martin Dunford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999 | Series: Rough Guides (Mini)

This new Mini Guide takes in Brussels' historic past and vibrant present: a medieval town square, perfectly preserved Art Nouveau streets, and the futuristic European Parliament. Whether you're stopping by on the Chunnel train or settling in for awhile, this Mini is your key to the sights, sounds, and tastes of Brussels; activities for families and jazz fiends; and daytrips to surrounding towns.

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About the Author

Martin Dunford is a co-founder of Rough Guides and in addition to Brussels, he is author of the Rough Guides to Belgium, Amsterdam, Holland, New York, Rome and Italy. Phil Lee is an experienced Rough Guides author and has written Rough Guides to Amsterdam, Mallorca and Menorca, England, Norway, the Netherlands and Canada. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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CLIMATE

Brussels – and Belgium – enjoys a fairly standard temperate climate, with warm, if mild, summers and cold winters, without much snow. The warmest months are usually June, July and August, the coldest December and January, when short daylight hours and weak sunlight can make the weather seem colder (and wetter) than it actually is. Rain is always a possibility, even in summer, which actually sees a greater degree of rainfall than autumn or winter. Warm days in April and May, when the light has the clarity of springtime, are especially appealing. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 1 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858284112
• ISBN-13: 978-1858284118
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,117,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)