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Like much of Europe, this cosmopolitan city has withstood the buffets of a tumultuous history and been the pawn of political control by more than a few nations. Set in a region known to ancient Celts and Romans, Brussels was founded in 977 by Charles, Duke of Lorraine, who established a fort on the Senne River that once ran through Brussels. Quarreled over, occupied by, and influenced by Austria, Spain, the Netherlands, and France, Brussels maintains a rich, multicultural heritage that colors ..[Read More]
Brussels, Belgium Factoid
Grand-Place, Brussels' historic square, is the heart of social and civic activities and is world-famous for its blending of architectural styles. Particularly entrancing is the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), a Gothic masterpiece which the French tried to destroy in the bombardment of 1695. Although the area was devastated and many houses and churches were razed, this government building was left almost untouched. Today, it's surrounded by ornate, 17th-century guild houses.
