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Historically, the City of Brussels was simply defined, being the area within the second walls of Brussels, the modern-day Small Ring (Brussels' inner ring road). As the city grew, so did the surrounding villages, eventually forming a contiguous city, though the local governments retained control of their respective areas.
The city is the arrival location of the Brussels Cycling Classic, formerly known as Paris–Brussels, which is one of the oldest semi classic bicycle races on the international calendar. [273] From World War I until the early 1970s, the Six Days of Brussels was organised regularly.
Tourist attractions in the City of Brussels and in the Brussels-Capital Region. Subcategories. This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. C.
Brussels and the Flemish cities of Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven, and Mechelen, the Flemish Cities of Art, attract many cultural tourists. [2] Much tourism in Brussels is business tourism. Belgium was ranked 21st on the World Economic Forum's 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report. [5]
The Atomium, with over 600,000 visitors per year, is the most popular tourist attraction in Brussels, and acts as an international symbol of both the city and country. [17] In addition to its heritage value, it is also a cultural place and an art centre. [17]
Pages in category "City of Brussels" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 229 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Line 5 runs between the west to the south-east of the city via the centre. Line 6 connects the King Baudouin Stadium at the north-west of Brussels, to the city centre, ending by a loop around the centre in the same way as line 2. Lines 3 and 4 are operated by major Brussels trams.
The district marked a new stage in the history of Brussels' urban development. It was there that, for the first time in the city's history, such urban planning elements and principles as straight "perspective" streets, standard façades, and pavements were widely used. [4]