Destination: Brussels Hotels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the centre of the European Union and NATO. The main sights in Brussels include St Michael and St Gudule's Cathedral and the famous Grand Palace. Be sure to take some time during your visit to stroll through Mont des Arts, the park that links the upper and lower parts of the city. Other attractions include the Place Royale, the Manneken-Pis statue and dozens of museums of interest, including the Museum of Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Attractions on the outskirts of the city include the Atomium, the futuristic, atom-shaped aluminium tower built for the 1958 World Fair; the Royal Castle at Laeken, the town residence of the Royal Family; the State Botanical Gardens; the site of the Battle of Waterloo, 18km (11 miles) to the south of Brussels; the Forest of Soignes and the Royal Museum of Central Africa in Tervuren which houses a large collection of Central African art.
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