Tour Belgium’s capital to observe its bustling commerce center, the EU’s headquarters, and the Groote Markt
Scenes of Brussels, including the European Union headquarters and Groote Markt.
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Scenes of Brussels, including the European Union headquarters and Groote Markt.
A look at all four “states” of the Martin Droeshout engraved portrait of William Shakespeare, first published with the 1623 First Folio of Shakespeare’s plays.
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Learn more about how countries decide where to locate their capital cities.
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Learn about the historic landmarks, streets, diamonds, fashions, and food in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Learn about the founding of the Dutch Republic.
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African colonization changed history—and the map.
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Learn how Belgian chocolates are made.
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The European Commission’s canteen features a variety of menus.
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It’s no wonder that the man called the Little Corporal has captivated the public for 200 years.
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NARRATOR: Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is also the headquarters of the European Union.
It is an important center for commerce and industry, hosting many banks and national and multinational corporations.
Perhaps the best known of the city’s traditional products is Brussels lace.
Richly decorated buildings in the historical center—Groote Markt, or “Big Market”—demonstrate the wealth of Brussels, traditional crossroads of Europe’s trade routes.
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Mar. 26, 2026