The special atmosphere of the European capital Brussels quickly captivates visitors - sights such as the Atomium, the Manneken Pis or the beautiful Grand’Place are naturally part of the must-see programme. Numerous museums, pretty cafés and restaurants in picturesque alleys invite you to stroll and enjoy. In addition to the classics French fries, beer and waffles, the sweet culinary focus is mainly on chocolates, because Brussels’ maîtres-chocolatiers create true works of art with their chocolate creations.

But not only the culture of pleasure, also the culture of opera has a long tradition in Brussels: commissioned in 1695 by the banker Gio Paolo Bombarda, the magnificent building was badly damaged by a devastating fire in the middle of the 19th century. Rebuilt by the Belgian architect J. Poelaert, "La Monnaie" is still one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe.
Concert and orchestra evenings take place in the cultural centre Palais des beaux-arts de Bruxelles (Bozar), a building complex built in Art Nouveau style at the request of King Albert I and his wife Elisabeth and inaugurated in 1928. You can reach the concert hall in less than 10 minutes on foot and the opera La Monnaie in five minutes.