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- Belgium
- Brussels
- Grand Place (Central Square)
Grand Place (Central Square)
The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels and has been since the
Middle Ages. One of Europe's more beautiful squares, it lies in the
centre of a confusion of small cobbled streets, and is surrounded
by richly decorated 17th century Baroque Guildhouses, various
Neo-Gothic buildings and museums. It is, however, the town hall, a
magnificent Gothic building that dominates the square. Markets,
flower stalls and various events are held here and this is the
place to get to grips with the essence of Brussels, perhaps over a
local delicacy at a pavement café.
Information & Facts
Language
The Flemish, in the north, speak Dutch (60% of the
population); the Walloons in the south speak French (40%). Brussels
is bilingual, the majority of citizens speaking French. In the east
there is a small German-speaking community. English is also
spoken.
Money
Euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are
accepted (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Eurcard) as are
travellers cheques (though it is best to carry them in Euros, US
dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges when
exchanging). ATMs are available in all major cities. Banks are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. There are
however some foreign exchange offices that trade on Sundays.
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).