Town Hall of the City of Brussels, Grand-Place
CITY OF
BRUSSELS
By Mike Dunphy
Equal parts tough and adorable, Belgian comic book icon Tintin and his faithful hound Snowy, brought
the sophistication, style, and exuberance of Brussels with them on their adventures — and focused the
world’s attention on this cosmopolitan city. That’s just fine with locals, who are proud to show off why
their city of a million people is not only the capital of Belgium, but also the entire European Union. That
means immersing oneself in the some of the world’s best beer, chocolate, waffles, and fries — served
“in German portions, but with French finesse,” as the Belgian saying goes — all the while discovering
gorgeous Art Nouveau architecture, vintage markets, puppet shows, pop-up parties, and comic book art.
FLYWASHINGTON.COM 26 SUMMER 2017