Brussels

The city of Brussels, the administrative center of the European Union, is a lively destination and easy to stroll. Above is a first glimpse of a cafe on the town square--the "Grand Place." Below, also on the square, is Brussels town hall. 
 

                                                          The Guild Hall on the main square.

 

                                                                          Guild Houses

 

Victor Hugo lived for a time at this address on the Grand Place. He labeled the town square the most beautiful in the world.

 

                                   An art deco relief decorating an arch beneath the Town Hall.

 

                                     Public artwork, particularly murals, are everywhere in Brussels.

 

                     The famous 'Pissing Boy', who draws quite a crowd of revelers to witness the event.

 

            Crowd gathering in the shadow of the famed Poechenellekelder tavern, near the Pissing Boy.

                                                                    Interior of the tavern.                                                             

Another irreverent art display, below.                                               

 

                                 Some random street scenes of a stroll through a welcoming, fun city.