Manneken Pis is seen as a symbol of French and Dutch cohabitation in Brussels. | Charles Picqu has since 2004 been Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region. |
The medieval Grand Place | The Universit Libre de Bruxelles |
1555 map of the city | Brussels is known for its local waffle (pictured) and chocolate. |
Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat is one of the city's main streets | The Atomium in Heysel Park |
Average monthly climate for Brussels
| Month | Avg. Max Temp. | Avg. Min Temp. | Avg. Rainfall |
|---|
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January
|
41 °F
|
30.2 °F
|
2.6 in.
|
|
February
|
42.8 °F
|
32 °F
|
2.09 in.
|
|
March
|
48.2 °F
|
35.6 °F
|
2.91 in.
|
|
April
|
53.6 °F
|
39.2 °F
|
2.28 in.
|
|
May
|
62.6 °F
|
46.4 °F
|
2.8 in.
|
|
June
|
66.2 °F
|
51.8 °F
|
3.11 in.
|
|
July
|
71.6 °F
|
53.6 °F
|
2.99 in.
|
|
August
|
71.6 °F
|
53.6 °F
|
2.8 in.
|
|
September
|
66.2 °F
|
50 °F
|
2.28 in.
|
|
October
|
57.2 °F
|
50 °F
|
2.8 in.
|
|
November
|
48.2 °F
|
37.4 °F
|
3.11 in.
|
|
December
|
42.8 °F
|
33.8 °F
|
2.99 in.
|
Airports in or near Brussels
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
What are some popular places to visit in Brussels?
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A:
Tourist attractions include:
- King Baudouin Stadium
- European Commission
- European Defence Agency
- Flemish Parliament
- European Parliament
- Atomium
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Q:
What famous people were born in Brussels?
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A:
Famous people born in Brussels include:
- Audrey Hepburn
- Victor Serge
- Hergé
- Leopold II of Belgium
- Marcel Broodthaers
- Victor-Charles Mahillon
- Peyo
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Q:
What time zone is Brussels in?
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A:
Central European Summer Time is the standard time zone for Brussels.