Brussels, the Belgian capital serves as the headquarters of many European institutions. Located in the center of Belgium Brussels is home to a population of 1,024,492 residents. Brussels is one of the leading tourist destinations of Europe. The city is strewn with scores of tourist landmarks. The major tourist attractions in Brussels include the Manneken Peas, Bruparck, the Atomium, the Ommegang, Toone Theatre, Mini Europe and the Flower Carpet.
The light show and music at the Grand Palace is one of the fascinating attractions of Brussels. The town square and the buildings housed inside its premises are splendidly decorated and illuminated between April and September. The sessions last for approximately 15 minutes and every evening horde of tourists gather to watch this enchanting show.
The Bruparck located at Heysel is another major tourist landmark of Brussels. Here the tourists can find a splendid Belgian Village housing restaurants and cafes. The Oceade Oceade, the vast swimming complex is the ideal place to check in if you want to enjoy the tropical beach experience. The Bruparck also features the renowned Kinepolis, which is the biggest movie complex in entire Europe.
The Brussels Airport situated in the municipality of Zaventem is the main airport of the city. The transportation in Brussels is more advanced compared to the other European cities. Brussels also have a highly advanced rail network. The rail network connects Brussels with Cologne, Paris, Amsterdam, and United Kingdom. The Brussels metro was established in 1976. Brussels also has an extensive tram and bus network. The Brussels Port is situated in the northwestern portion of the city on the Willebroek Canal.
The world-renowned Solvay Conference was held in Brussels in the year 1927. Celebrated physicists including Heiensberg, Albert Einstein, Pauli, Schrodinger, Bohr, De Broglie, Lorentz, Cuire and Max Plank attended the Solvay Conference.
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