With its stylish shopping districts, incomparable chocolates and one of the finest squares in Europe, Brussels has far more to offer than it is often given credit for. Start your adventure in the Grand Place, with breakfast outside at one of the many outdoor cafes. Head South and walk through the Marolles, where you will find the famous statue Manneken Pis. If you're after something a little flashier, go North to the Upper Town. This area combines imposing architecture and grand boulevards with chic boutiques and designer department stores. If shopping is what you came for, the Galerie Saint Hubert, the Boulevard de Waterloo and the Rue Antoine Dansaert are worth checking out.

Belgium's national government, NATO, and EU headquarters are also located in Upper Town, adding to the excitement that already filtrates through this area. If art is your passion, you don't want to miss the Ancient Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum. End your exciting day in Brussels by dining in one of the many spectacular fine restaurants offering scrumptious local cuisine. If the nightlife in Brussels is what you came for, you will find an array of bars and clubs to choose from. At all hours of the day or night, Brussels is a city of life, culture and excitement.

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