In the city of Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium

 Brussels is multicultural to its roots.

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(in Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium that comprises 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country and is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, but is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than four kilometers (2.5 mi.) to the south. Since the end of WWII, it has been a center for international politics and home to many international organisations, politicians, diplomats, and civil servants. As the de facto capital of the European Union, it hosts several EU institutions, including its administrative-legislative, executive-political, and legislative branches. (though the judicial branch is in Luxembourg, and the European Parliament meets for a part of the year in Strasbourg, France.). The secretariat of the Benelux and the headquarters of NATO are also located in Brussels.

+ The Brussels Region is also part of a big conurbation extending towards the cities of Ghent, Antwerp, and Leuven, known as the Flemish Diamond, as well as the province of Walloon Brabant, in total home to over five million people. As Belgium's economic capital and a top financial center in Western Europe, Brussels is classified as an Alpha global city. It's also an international hub for rail, road and air traffic, and is also considered, together with Belgium, as Europe's geographic, economic. and cultural crossroads.The Brussels Metro is the only rapid transit system in Belgium. In addition, both its airport and railway stations are the largest and busiest in the country.

+ Historically Dutch-speaking, Brussels saw a language shift to French from the late 19th century. Since its creation in 1989, the Brussels-Capital Region has been officially bilingual in French and Dutch, although French is the majority language and lingua franca. Brussels is also known for its cuisine and gastronomic offer (including its waffle, its chocolate, its French fries, and its many types of beer, as well as its architectural landmarks; some of which are registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Main attractions include its historic Grand-Place/Grote Markt (main square), the Atomium, and cultural institutions such as La Monnaie/De Munt and the Museums of Art and History.

+ Unassuming Brussels is indeed grand, with many 17th-century buildings and daily flower markets. Reopened in 2006, the Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, provides great views, inside and out. Architecture fans should visit Musee Horta, home of Belgian master architect Victor Horta. St. Gery's clubs and bars are packed year-round. Seafood eateries abound in Ste. Catherine. The architecture of the Grand Palace (depicted here) and other UNESCO World Heritage sites, will no doubt complement your culinary adventure.