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- Europe
- Belgium
- Brussels
- Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville
Brussels' city hall is rated as the most splendid civic building
in Europe. The foundations were laid in 1402 and it survived the
mercifully inaccurate bombing during World War 2 when most of the
other buildings on the Grand Place were destroyed. The façade is
embellished with gargoyles and images of nobility while the
intricate 100 metre-high tower is resolved by a fine statue of St
Michel, patron saint of Brussels. Tours are available - well worth
it to see the fine tapestries and miscellaneous works of art
inside.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Guided tour: EUR3 (adults), EUR2.50 (seniors and
students), EUR1.50 (children)
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).