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Brussels City Breaks

Brussels Short Break

Visitors on a Brussels short break can explore the bustling metropolis, which is a centre for the European Union and many businesses in Europe. Brussels city centre is home to wonderful blend of architectural styles and to several excellent museums and art galleries. Fourteenth century city walls surround the old city of Brussels and the enchanting Grand Palace resides at its centre. The most popular attractions are contained within the city centre, with a narrow labyrinth of streets leading to the newer chic quarters and an array of bars and restaurants.

Short breaks in Brussels cater to a variety of visitors, with a vast array of artistic and architectural treasures, amidst the bustling city centre. Tourists can visit the unique Mannekin-Pis statue or spend their time shopping in the quaint markets for traditional gifts and souvenirs. Brussels is also home to several theatres, restaurants and chic cafes offering tourists the best in European entertainment and cuisine and a lively and energetic nightlife.

 

 


Essential Information on Belguim

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.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Nationals of non-EU countries are recommended to hold return or onward tickets, sufficient funds and documents for their next destination.

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Communications

The international access code for Belgium is +32. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City codes are required for all calls within Belgium; the area code for Brussels is (0)2. Mobile phones operate on GSM networks. Public phones take coins or phone cards. Internet cafes are widely available.

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