I visited Brussels from 12 – 15 December 2009 and discovered that it’s an exciting, vibrant city, so I want help put paid to this myth that Brussels is a boring. Here are four reasons why I loved Brussels: 1 Christmas events and decorations The Christmas Light Show at Grand Place was absolutely amazing. St Catherine’s Christmas Market had loads of stalls as well as a Big Wheel and an outdoor ice rink. St Catherine’s Market ice rink and Big Wheel I loved the alternative Christmas trees on display just up from Grassmarkt. Alternative Christmas trees in Brussels 2 Sense of humour Whilst almost everyone has heard of the Mannequin-Pis , the statue of the peeing boy, the canine equivalent is the Chien-Pis. Le Chien-Pis, Brussels Have you ever heard of the Belgian Irish Indian restaurant in Brussels and not just any old restaurant but a smart one? The Shamrock Indian Restaurant, Brussels Everyone knows that Brussels is famous for beer but you can avoid airline hand luggage liquid restrictions by buying a beer candle. Beer candles for sale at Grassmarkt, Brussels 3 Art Nouveau Brussels is one of the best cities in the world in which to see Art Nouveau style architecture and design. You can find many of the sites of note on this Art Nouveau map . The interior of the Museum of Musical Instruments has an art nouveau lobby. The foyer of the Museum of Musical Instrument s There’s some beautiful Art Nouveau stained glass in the foyer leading to the Museum Brasserie at Place Royale 3

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