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- Belgium
- Brussels
- Palais Royal
Palais Royal
Belgium's magnificent Royal Palace was built in the 19th century
as the official residence of the Belgian Royal family although
today is used for official functions and other ceremonial purposes.
The palace is positioned in front of Brussels Park, itself well
worth exploring, and directly opposite the modern Parliament
building as if symbolically representing the country's system of
government, a constitutional monarchy. Tours are only possible in
summer and commence after the National Holiday on 21 July. Inside
are a multitude of historical artefacts and some impressive
contemporary art, commissioned by the queen in 2002.
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.
Opening Times
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).