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	Brussels - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium and is considered by many to be the headquarters of the European Union, as two of its four main institutions have their headquarters in the city.
		Brussels is, first of all, a city located in the centre of Belgium and its capital, but it sometimes also refers to the largest municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
		Brussels is served by Brussels National Airport, located in the municipality of Zaventem, and by Brussels South Airport, located near Charleroi, some 80km from Brussels.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/b/r/u/Brussels.html (1843 words)

	Urban Transport Technology - Brussels Public Transport Network
		The Brussels Metro is operated by Societé des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB), which is also responsible for a 133km tram network (12km of which is in tunnels).
		Brussels is also a central hub in the European high-speed rail network and main lines that radiate from the city are undergoing construction and upgrading as part of a Europe-wide initiative to link all the countries' capital cities with a high-speed rail network.
		Brussels is the fourth city in Belgium to implement such a scheme.
	www.urbantransport-technology.com /projects/brussels (1240 words)

	Railway Technology - Brussels Metro Expansion operated by STIB - Belgium
		The Brussels Metro is operated by STIB/MIVB (Societé des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles) which is also responsible for a 133km tram network (12km of which is in tunnels).
		Brussels considers itself as being at the centre of Europe, a claim which is backed up by the fact that many institutions of the European Union have their headquarters there.
		The momentum of tramway to metro conversion is set to continue, although the city is keen to maintain a presence of the older tram vehicles as they have proved popular, particularly with tourists and visitors to the city.
	www.railway-technology.com /projects/brussels (954 words)

	Brussels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Brussels (French: Bruxelles, pronounced [bʁysɛl], and sometimes [bʁyksɛl] by non-Belgian speakers of French; Dutch: Brussel, pronounced [brʏsəl]; German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French Community of Belgium, the Flemish Community and the main seat of the European Union's institutions (and thus often considered 'The Capital of Europe').
		Brussels is also the capital of both the French Community of Belgium (Communauté française Wallonie-Bruxelles in French) and of Flanders (Vlaanderen); all Flemish capital institutions are established here: Flemish Parliament, Flemish government and its administration (though Antwerp is considered the cultural capital of Flanders).
		Brussels Capital Region is officially bilingual French-Dutch, although French, mother tongue of the majority of the population, is the lingua franca and is most widely used.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brussels (3476 words)

	Brussels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Image:BelgiumBrussels.png Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (Dutch: Brussel, French: Bruxelles, German: Brüssel) is the Capital of Belgium and is considered by many to be the de facto Capital of the European Union, as two of its three main institutions have their headquarters in the city.
		Brussels was thriving Under the reign of the houses of Burgundy and Habsburg.
		In 1695 Brussels is attacked by King Louis XIV of France and the battle made a lot of damage (more than 4000 houses as well as buildings of the Grand Place were all destroyed, except the famous city hall).
	brussels.iqnaut.net (2132 words)

	Brussels, Belgium by europe-cities - Brussels travel guide
		Well, many Brussels dwellers would object to their city being seen for the mammoth EU institutions (let alone NATO, which is also headquartered in Brussels).
		Brussels' golden age, however, came along with the craftsmen and traders of the Middle Ages who established their businesses within the city.
		Brussels became the capital city of Belgium only as a result of the Revolution of 1831, as it previously had been a part of the Netherlands, France, or the European Empire of the Hapsburgs.
	www.europe-cities.com /brussels.aspx (548 words)

	UrbanRail.Net > Europe > Belgium > Brussels (Bruxelles - Brussel) Metro
		The Brussels Métro started as a pré-métro system which could be compared to German Stadtbahn systems (Cologne, Stuttgart, Essen, Hannover, etc.) with important sections of underground tunnels used by various tram routes.
		The Brussels Metro is operated by STIB/MIVB (Societé des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles) also responsible for a tram network 133 km long (12 km of which are in tunnels).
		Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is also one of the official capitals of the European Union with most institutions having their headquarters here.
	www.urbanrail.net /eu/bru/brussels.htm (557 words)

	Belgium Guide - Brussels Capital Region
		The fate of Brussels changed dramatically in 1830, when its citizens revolted against the Dutch "occupation" and proclaimed the Southern provinces the new independent Kingdom of Belgium, of which Brussels was to become the centralized capital.
		It is in Brussels that the Belgian comic strip was born.
		Brussels' central location, and the small size of Belgium mean that all places in Belgium could be visited on a day trip from the capital.
	www.eupedia.com /belgium/brussels.shtml (6850 words)

	Brussels travel guide - Wikitravel
		Brussels (French: Bruxelles, Dutch: Brussel; [1]) is the capital of Belgium and also of the European Union.
		Brussels is chock full of chocolates, but ground zero for the chocoholic is Place du Grand Sablon-Grote Zavel, where you will find four shops selling some of the best chocolate in the world: Godiva, Neuhaus, Pierre Marcolini [3] and Wittamer [4].
		Hotel rates in Brussels can vary widely (especially at the upper end) depending on how many EU bigwigs happen to be in town, but very good deals are often available in summer when the bureaucrats are on vacation.
	wikitravel.org /en/Brussels (3761 words)

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		Its Brussels International Airport is becoming one of the major European hubs with 16 million passengers in 2004, covering over 70 European cities.
		Brussels has 3 train stations: “Brussels North,” “Brussels Midi” (the major one, with direct lines to and from Paris and London), and “Brussels Central” (located just a few steps away from the famous Grand Place).
		Brussels and Antwerp have a Metro (underground) system as well as an impressive tramway network and the bus system.
	www.brussels-international.be /infrastructure2004.htm (256 words)

	Belgium
		The city of Brussels and nearby areas are served by the STIB/MVIB - which shows the bilingual nature of the country of Belgium.
		Brussels is diverse in its transport modes — in addition to the ubiquitous bus, there are trams in both street and underground ("premétro") operation, and heavy rail (which originally started out as underground tram tunnels).
		Brussels has 2 métro lines — 1A/1B, which in general runs NW/SE across the city — with two branches at each end, and 2, which generally follows the inner Ring Road.
	www.the-bus-stops-here.org /belgium.html (1027 words)

	Metro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		All the escalators in Brussels have sensors which stop when there is no-one on them.
		So, motionless escalators in Brussels are motionless because there is no-one to carry, whereas motionless escalators in London are dysfunctional, despite there being many people to carry.
		The sensors are also necessary because there is no-one iliving in Brussels (almost) and most of the time the infrastructure is idle.
	www.sobi.org /photos/places/Brussels/metro/index.html (113 words)

	Things to see in Brussels
		Brussels, the capital of Belgium and of the
		Other interesting places to visit include the Atomium, the imposing Palais de Justice, and for the nature lovers the many parcs, especially the splendid Bois de la Cambre, which is not far from the university, and the beautiful forest to which it once belonged: the Forêt de Soignes, with its centuries-old beech trees.
		The most characteristic feature of Brussels is perhaps the rather anarchistically distributed architecture, sometimes splendid, sometimes ugly, but never boring, with medieval houses next to futuristic constructions, and with different houses of different heights, widths and styles, fraternally the one next to the other in any street.
	pespmc1.vub.ac.be /BRUSSEL.html (911 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to Brussels, Belgium
		Belgium is split between French and Flemish speaking regions with Brussels officially classified as a bilingual community.
		Because of Brussels position as a centre for various European and international organisations, many of the locals speak English very well, so language shouldn't be a problem.
		Brussels bilingual situation makes things a little confusing for travellers since there are often two (and sometimes three) different names for institutions, streets and places.
	www.bugeurope.com /brussels/info.html (311 words)

	Brussels : Planning a Trip : Getting Around \| Frommers.com
		Brussels Métro trains, trams, and buses operate on the honor system, but teams of roving inspectors do their best to keep everyone honest.
		The fine for riding without a ticket or not having one that's properly validated is 55€ ($69), plus the fare for the ride, payable on the spot or within 3 days.
		By Metro -- The Métro is quick and efficient, and covers many important city-center locations, as well as reaching out to the suburbs and to the Bruparck recreation zone and the Heysel congress center.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/brussels/0104020156.html (1755 words)

	Tourist and travel information about Brussels (Brussel - Bruxelles) in Belgium.
		Today the name Brussels stands for an agglomeration of 19 communes forming one of the three Regions of the federal Belgian state; the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium; the headquarters of the French and Flemish Communities.
		Brussels also has an important international vocation : as the European capital the city is home to the European Commission and to the Council of ministers of the European Union (EU).
		Brussels is the capital of the European Union Click here to visit the official web site of the EU The Belgian Royal Family and Monarchy
	www.trabel.com /brussels.htm (330 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to budget travel in Brussels, Belgium
		The Arc de Triomphe is situated in parc du Cinquantenaire and dominates the view from both rue de la Loi and avenue de Tervuren.
		Originally built for the 1958 World Fair, the Atomium is Brussels' equivalent of the Eiffel Tower, except it is located in the suburbs and isn't as famous.
		This gothic masterpiece began construction in 1402 and was the only building to survive the 1695 bombardment during the French occupation of Brussels.
	www.bugeurope.com /brussels/sights.html (720 words)

	Sightseeing in Brussels
		Belgium is part of the European Union and Brussels is the head of the European Union.
		The Beaux Arts Museum is located in the centre of Brussels and is a short walk from the Louise area and the Grand Place.
		Metro De Brouckere, tram 23, 52, 55 or bus 29, 60, 63, 65, 66, 71.
	www.geocities.com /brussels_guide/todo.html (2438 words)

	Practical information for the traveller to Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium.
		You can buy tickets from the driver of the tram or the bus, or in the underground metro stations where they are sold at booths.
		After having purchased the ticket you are obliged to validate it in the orange boxes inside the vehicles or at the entrance of the metro.
		The Brussels metro is considered to be very safe.
	www.trabel.com /brussel/brussels-practicalinformation1.htm (492 words)

	Brussels Metro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Brussels metro is administered by the Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles or STIB (in French) or Maatschappij voor Intercommunaal Vervoer van Brussel or MIVB (in Dutch).
		In 1977 two new stations were built: Sainte-Catherine/Sint-Katelijne which replaced De Brouckère as the last stop in the municipality of Brussels, and Demey which replaced Beaulieu as the last stop of the southern branch.
		The next step in the exploitation of the metro was the opening of three metro stations in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (namely Beekkant, the new end of the metro line, Etangs Noirs/Zwarte Vijvers and Comte de Flandre/Graaf van Vlaanderen).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brussels_Metro (817 words)

	Brussels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It should be noted that the Brussels periphery, which is officially part of Flanders, has a large French-speaking population.
		Brussels has an orbital motorway, numbered R0 (R-zero) and commonly referred to as the "ring".
		On the eastern side of the city, the R21 "outer ring" (Dutch: grote ring, French: grande ceinture) is formed by a string of boulevards that curves round from Laeken to Uccle.
	abcworld.net /Brussels.html (1739 words)

	ReOrgANisatie - Brussels Belgium transport
		Daartoe is het als enige deel in het engels opgesteld.
		North has'nt got a proper connection with metro, there is only a pre-metro which is a tram driving underground.
		the bus stops at the Brussels North station, from there you can take a train to the South station but it is recommended you take a tram or bus to the centre of the city.
	home.tiscali.be /roan.vercammen/rp/cgbrussels.html (615 words)

	White & Case LLP - Offices - Brussels
		Our Brussels office opened in 1967, and it is home to our European Law practice and our experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate, commercial and financial law.
		A Brussels Region bus goes from the airport to within walking distance of our office (traffic may be considerable).
		Line 2 of the Brussels Métro (direction Simonis) goes to Arts/Loi / Kunst/Wet – this stop (the sixth on the journey) is less than five minutes’ walk from our office.
	www.whitecase.com /locations/OfficeDetail.aspx?office=3 (613 words)

	Cycling in Brussels - Bicycles-metro parking
		The Region has installed at every metro station stands to which cyclists can chain their bicycle.
		Since May 2004, the STIB has introduced new measures in favour of the transport of bicycles in the metro: access to bicycles is now authorised every day, except between 7h00 and 9h00 and between 16h00 and 18h30 Monday through Friday.
		To that end, any new building to be occupied by companies and their employees, must include near to the outside access doors, covered, secure parking places for bicycles and mopeds.
	www.velo.irisnet.be /en/bicycles_parking_en.htm (247 words)

	Public Transport in Brussels
		The starting price in a taxi might sound expensive especially at night, but Brussels is a small city and distances are quite short, therefore the final cost should not be too expensive.
		Many locals complain about public transport in Brussels, but having lived in many countries and travelled to a lot of capital cities, public transport in Brussels is perfect for a city of it's size.
		Brussels International Airport website Up to date info about departures and arrivals and other info about airport.
	www.geocities.com /brussels_guide/transport.html (700 words)

	IMPORTANT INFO RE BRUSSELS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		THE Commander of the Brussels Underground system, the Metro, has sent the following information for Celtic supporters planning to travel to Belgium for the UEFA Champions League game against Anderlecht this Tuesday, October 21.
		The Brussels underground (METRO) is both stewarded and policed to guarantee your safety and enjoyment.
		We may have to stop you for a few moments at the entrance of the metro stations.
	www.celticsupporterassoc.co.uk /important_info_re_brussels.htm (338 words)

	Tear Gas Attack on Stockholm Metro \| The Brussels Journal
		Brussels Journal, a blog by European conservatives, considers ...
		It is a good thing that Sweden is “the world’s most democratic country” or one could think they might be in trouble:
		Passengers on Stockholm’s metro fled Tensta station in panic on Wednesday evening after someone threw a tear gas bomb into the ticket hall, filling it with smoke.
	www.brusselsjournal.com /node/1681 (1625 words)

	Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Be aware that there are two "free universities" in Brussels: one French-speaking and one Dutch-speaking.
		Click here to see a map of the Brussels metro system.
		At the exit of the metro station, follow this street towards the right.
	arti.vub.ac.be /www/miscellaneous/directions.html (341 words)

	World of Metros -Johomaps
		Urban railways, or "metros", include subways, elevated or underground railroads and other rapid transit technologies that are becoming popular in many cities around the world.
		There are two types of metro maps, route diagrams and geographic metro maps.
		Note: Only metro lines that are in service or expected to be in service within one year are shown.
	www.johomaps.com /travelmaps/metromaps.htm (249 words)

	Louise furnished apartments - flats city center brussels - heart of Brussels - metro connections brussels - Eurostar & ...
		The Louise furnished apartments of our Louise residence are situated in the very ‘heart of Brussels' on Boulevard de Waterloo.
		Our furnished flats in the city center of Brussels have perfect connections to the metro line.
		Smooth metro connections take you to all the centers of attraction of Brussels and the Midi station with its Eurostar and Thalys Terminal is only 2 stops away.
	www.cityflats.be /louise_residence.htm (156 words)

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