Brussels
Brussels is Belgium's capital and the administrative heart of the European Union. It's a bilingual (French/Dutch), multicultural city with a large Indian community, easy rail links to the rest of Europe, and a compact historic centre around the Grand Place.
Last updated: 2026-07-03
Brussels is Belgium's capital and the administrative heart of the European Union. It's a bilingual (French/Dutch), multicultural city with a large Indian community, easy rail links to the rest of Europe, and a compact historic centre around the Grand Place.
- Population
- ~1.22 million (metro area)
- History
- Founded around the 10th-11th century
Why visit
- • UNESCO-listed Grand Place, one of Europe's most beautiful squares
- • EU Quarter and major European institutions
- • Home to the largest Indian community and Embassy of India in Belgium
- • Excellent rail hub — trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne and London