Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
Brussels is located in Belgium, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Brussels is Belgium’s capital and a major centre for European institutions. Historic squares, Art Nouveau, comic culture and multilingual city life meet here.
Brussels has a recorded population of 1,019,022. The figure applies to Brussels. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
The Pentagon is the centre within the inner ring. Sablon and Marolles have antiques and markets, Saint-Gilles has Art Nouveau, and the European Quarter lies east of downtown.
Grand-Place, City Hall, the Magritte Museum, Atomium and comic-strip route are key stops. The European Quarter reflects the city’s international role.
Spring to early autumn suits parks and walking. Rain is possible year-round, and December brings a winter market.
Metro, trams, buses and trains cover the city. The centre is walkable, and trains make day trips to other Belgian cities easy.
Brussels has a recorded population of 1,019,022. The figure applies to Brussels. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
Two or three days suit the centre, museums and European Quarter.
Yes. Bois de la Cambre, Sonian Forest and city parks provide green escapes.