For a moment, it attracted the attention of the three young girls who were traveling with Yunluo. The three girls wanted to go up to the traffic police and take pictures, but they were afraid of disturbing their duties, so they could only watch from a distance. In the meantime, a man on a motorcycle ignored the traffic police's gesture to stop and drove at high speed through the road under the control of the traffic police. Yunluo and An Chuyu thought that there would be something interesting to watch.

One of the traffic policemen calmly got on his motorcycle, started the engine, and drove off in a cool manner to chase the offender. That person was unlucky. The three girls around Yunluo were indeed treated to a feast for the eyes because they wanted to see the famous Adolf Bridge. Yunluo and An Chuyu even took a detour to get there, but they didn't expect that the bridge was also under repair.

There was no way to enter the valley under the bridge, so Yunluo and An Chuyu had to walk regretfully towards the train station. They passed a main road in Luxembourg City. The buildings on both sides of the road were very beautiful, the streets were clean, and the gardens were much more peaceful than those in Munich. The trip to Luxembourg was coming to an end, and it was time for dinner.

Yunluo and An Chuyu did not specifically search for restaurants online, but walked directly into a popular restaurant for dinner. Facts proved that Yunluo and An Chuyu did not make the wrong choice, the price was reasonable, the portion was large, and Yunluo also got to eat the grilled pork chops that he had always wanted. The only thing he was not satisfied with was that extra dipping sauce or tableware cost one euro at a time.

Yunluo and An Chuyu were tourists from other places, but the restaurant did not remind them. They only found out when they checked the bill. Everyone should pay attention to this when dining in European countries.

Sablon Brussels is Yunluo's favorite city in this trip. Although he only stayed there for a day and a half, he had many different experiences. In Yunluo's mind, Brussels is classical, and its charm is best reflected under the dim sunset. It is the most suitable place for literary young people to stay. Brussels is lively and humorous.

The enthusiastic and somewhat crazy Belgian uncles I met during the two days, the various cartoons that attracted Yunluo's attention, and the rich chocolate and strawberries, all wove a cheerful atmosphere in the city. Brussels is like a middle-aged uncle who combines the dual temperament of literature and art, exuding an indescribable attraction.

So Yunluo plans to write in three parts. The first part: The elegance and art of Brussels. Because this is the most famous place in Brussels, and was called the most beautiful square by the poet Hugo, Yunluo has been here three times. The first time was at night, the second time was in the morning, and the third time was in the afternoon. He has been there so many times.

First, because it is the city center, Yunluo always passes by here, and second, because when Yunluo saw it for the first time, Yunluo was fascinated by the background color. The square was originally a market in Brussels, and Brussels at that time was a small village on the swamps along the Seine River that promoted the prosperity of trade. So it began in the century.

The Grand Place in Brussels was the first local market and commercial center built on the drained swamp. It was mainly built in the late 18th century. The simple architectural style and bright pictures illustrate the social and cultural characteristics of this important political and business center. The Grand Place is the most charming at night. Yunluo exclaimed in admiration when he saw it.

There was no wind that night and the temperature was just right, so Yunluo and An Chuyu could enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Facing the photo is the Brussels City History Museum, which was once the residence of the Long Palace designated by the Spanish rulers of the Low Countries. The City Hall is nothing more than the most dazzling pearl in Brussels.

It is a Flemish Gothic building. The spire of the town hall can be seen from all over the city, making it a landmark in this ancient and beautiful city. The town hall occupies most of the square and was basically completed in 1915. The dizzying 1.5-meter-high spire was designed by architect Jan Ruiz Broecker for the Duke of Burganty.

It can be traced back to the 18th century. The 10-meter-high bronze sculpture of the Archangel St. Michael stepping on Satan on the top of the tower is used as a wind vane. Rose and Jack also put on a shawl to have a look. The town hall located near the Grand Square is slightly less beautiful during the day. This view is no different from what is usually described in a guide book. The sky was gloomy in the morning.

The square has an elegant but old-fashioned feel. There is a flower market every day in the square with the arrow tower of the town hall. There is a bird market on Sunday mornings. Brussels is famous for its floral frieze. There is a famous street near the Grand Place, where the Costume Museum on the street contains the much-praised ancient and modern floral frieze. There are also many shops selling floral frieze in this area.

In the 16th century, ribbons became fashionable. Different cities in the Low Countries designed their own styles of ribbons. In the 16th century, there were 10,000 people engaged in ribbon weaving in Brussels, who wove the most exquisite lace for the emperor and empress, as well as the nobles and wealthy people in Europe. Concerts and various events were held in the Grand Place throughout the year.

For example, there are the sound and light wonders every night, the ancient costume procession ceremony held on the first Thursday and Friday of each month, and the ice skating show at the end of the year. On one day in August of every even-numbered year, the Grand Square is filled with flowers in a certain pattern, which is spectacular. Yunluo and An Chuyu went there in a cardinal year, so they can only leave with regrets and wait for the next time.

When Yunluo and An Chuyu arrived at the square in the afternoon, the sun was still shining in the sky even though it was past five o'clock. The sunlight during the day did not better reflect the complex beauty of the square's buildings. Manneken Pis - Yulian Yunluo used Google Maps to navigate to Manneken Pis, and needed to cross a number of streets.

As we walked, we found that many shops on the roadside were selling all kinds of chocolates or souvenirs of the peeing boy. We knew that Yunluo and Anchu's encounter was coming soon. There are many legends about the peeing boy statue. One legend says that a little boy mischievously peed on the front steps of an evil fairy and was caught on the spot. The fairy turned him into a stone man.

A more common saying is: During a Belgian people's anti-aggression war, the defeated Spanish invaders ignited the fuse leading to the underground gunpowder magazine of the City Hall while fleeing the city, attempting to raze the city center to the ground. At that time, a little boy named Yu Lian discovered the burning fuse. He was quick-witted.

He immediately urinated to put out the fuse, saving the city from disaster, but he was shot dead. To commemorate this meritorious official, people specially erected a statue of naked Julien urinating in the center of Brussels. He was hailed as the "first citizen of Brussels." Another legend is that in the Middle Ages, a group of robbers set a huge fire in Brussels.

At this time, a child prodigy descended from the sky and urinated to put out the fire, saving people's lives and property. Therefore, people specially built a bronze statue to commemorate him. The statue of Xiao Yulian is very vivid and lifelike, naked, with his hands on his hips and his belly sticking out, and he urinates calmly, which is very attractive and lovable. Every year during the carnival in Europe and the United States, statues of Xiao Yulian are used to pour beer.

The people who participated in the revelry rushed to drink. It was a lively and moving scene. For hundreds of years, this has become one of the most famous symbols of Brussels. During every major festival in Brussels, Julien would change into different clothes to add to the festive atmosphere. In fact, it is not easy to see Julien naked now.

Because he not only wore his own country's clothes to celebrate his country's festivals, but almost every day he wore clothes from different countries and ethnic groups to celebrate festivals in different countries. In 1644, the Elector of Bavaria gave him his first clothes. In 1645, Louis XV of France gave him a set of brocade clothes woven with gold thread. Since then, many more coats have been given to him.

Many of the clothes are now on display in the museum. However, the child is now fenced off with iron railings to prevent unnecessary harassment (such as tourists from all over the world carrying scissors)... so that he can pee as much as he wants. I heard that there is another peeing girl in Brussels. Those who are interested can look for the waffle shop next to the child.

Very popular. If you only pour syrup on it, a waffle costs only one euro. Yunluo bought strawberries with chocolate, and I remember it was about one euro. The next day, walking out of the square, there were many small shops. In one of the souvenir shops, Yunluo and An Chuyu chose a nice wool hat, one for each person, which made the team look more unified.

Continue to climb the slope to the north, and the first thing you see is the St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral. The church is meters high and meters wide. The entire building is Gothic. The patron saints of the church are the Archangel Michael and the Martyr St. Gudula.

The site was originally a chapel dedicated to St Michael in the 9th century, which was replaced by a Romanesque church in the 11th century. In 1640, Lambert II founded the Council in the church and organized the transfer of the relics of St Gudula, which had been placed in Saint Gaugericus Church on the island of Saint Gaugericus.

From then on it was called the Church of St. Michael and St. Gudela. In 1861, the church was elevated to the status of a cathedral and has served since then as the seat of the Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels. The cathedral was built in the 13th century by order of Henry I, Duke of Brabant.

This period coincided with the emergence of the Gothic style, and the huge construction process lasted nearly three hundred years. It was not completed until the reign of Emperor Charles V, and the entire architectural style reflects the unique Brabant Gothic style. Continue walking forward and you will reach the most worthwhile comic museum in Brussels.

Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed in the museum for too long. It was already four o'clock. They hurried to the next attraction, the Brussels Museum District! The Brussels Gardens we passed by were all green. There were many people in the garden, some riding bicycles, some practicing singing, and some doing yoga. The woman in the greenery was in perfect harmony with the background. Sculptures are often seen on the pillars of the Brussels Gardens.

And it's the kind of eclecticism. Look at this, a little angel and a pig's head. Finally arrived at the museum area. In fact, this used to be the royal district of Belgium. The picture below is the Royal Palace of Brussels, which was once one of the most gorgeous royal residences in Europe. Its history can be traced back to the century. In the century.

The successive Dukes of Brabant gave the city the status of a political center. As a result, the castle soon became an important diplomatic venue and a place of entertainment. When the Duchy of Brabant fell into the hands of the Dukes of Burgundy, especially during the reign of Philip III, the city of Brussels wanted to retain these richest princes at the time.

In 1990, the construction of this magnificent hall, AulaMagna, began. We walked down and were supposed to visit the Musical Instrument Museum, but unexpectedly, tourists were banned from entering at 4:30. When Yunluo and Anchu met, it was actually just after 4:00, just over ten minutes late. What a pity. My friend came to visit again the next day. I heard that you can try out the sound of each instrument.

It was a good experience. Here are some photos they took. The arrow tower in the distance is the Town Hall on the Grand Place in Brussels. You can still see the arrow tower, which is really a landmark building. There are also the Magritte Museum and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium in the museum area. The Magritte Museum (ReneMagritte,-) exhibits Magritte's paintings.

René-François-Gillean Magritte was a Belgian surrealist painter known for his surrealist works that were slightly humorous and full of thought-provoking symbolism. His work challenged many observers' preconceived notions of reality and has influenced many illustration styles today.

Yunluo didn't know that this museum was famous until he arrived, and the painting style was also what Yunluo liked. What a pity. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium is a classical-style building, which was designed and built by Alphonse Barat in 1997. This large-scale European-level art museum is divided into two parts: one is a classical art museum with a magnificent architecture.

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The main collection is paintings and sculptures from the Flemish school, divided by color: the blue area is for works from the 18th and 19th centuries, the brown area is for works from the 18th and 19th centuries, and the other area is for works with simple and plain shapes.

The modern art museum has various functions and houses art works from Belgium and other European countries from the past century to the present. The yellow area is for masterpieces of neoclassicism, romanticism, realism, and symbolism, while the green area is mainly for modern art and sculptures. The beautiful beam of light that I saw before entering the museum was about to close.

I could only get a preliminary glimpse of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in the lobby. The sculptures behind the museum are also eclectic. Did you notice this sculpture? It looks like the Young Pioneers saluting... Each sculpture represents a profession in Belgium. I discovered the approachability of Belgian culture. If you come to Brussels, you need Yunluo to recommend a tourist spot.

Apart from the landmark Grand Place and the Manneken Pis, the Petit Sablon is the most famous. Because it is so beautiful. Petit Sablon is a beautiful park that tells you the story of the people of the Low Countries against the Spanish rulers in the 16th century. At that time, the Catholic Church was becoming more and more corrupt, and more and more people in the wealthy Flemish region converted to Puritanism.

In order to maintain his rule, Philip II, the ruler of Spain, abandoned Catholicism and launched a religious war, which was resisted by the locals, including the Dutch noble Lamoral at the time. In the end, the southern part of the Low Countries (now Belgium) was conquered, while the northern part (now the Netherlands) remained independent. Historically, the people in the two regions had the same living habits and language.

It was only because of the religious war that the religious dividing line at that time became the national dividing line between Belgium and the Netherlands. The garden was really exquisite, and Yunluo and An Chuyu saw tulips once. Because they were artificially decorated, the tulips exuded a noble royal atmosphere. Art and literature. After being broken three times by LULi, the poor little sunglasses.

Although the lens fell off every time, it never gave up and stayed with LuLi throughout the entire trip, overlooking the garden with a spoofed no-entry sign, and the interesting buildings next to the Petit Sablon. After coming out of the Petit Sablon, walk towards the Grand Sablon opposite, which is a bit trendy and bourgeois, with many antique shops and cafes.

Streets in Brussels The weather was good for the two days Yunluo and An Chuyu spent in Brussels, except for a little rain on the morning of the second day. The sun was shining all the time, and the air was fresh and cool. Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed in a youth hostel near the city center. Because the city is not big, it only takes more than ten minutes to walk to the big square in the city center.

There aren't many people in Brussels in the morning. When you pass by some cafes, you will see Brussels citizens sitting on chairs outside the shops and drinking coffee leisurely. Brussels buildings in the light and shadow are everywhere in the evening. Yunluo and An Chuyu are both in the downtown area, where there are many restaurants and they are overwhelmed. Brussels at night is not as quiet as other cities.

The place was packed with people before the visit. It was very lively. Finally, I put Yunluo’s favorite photo, the river and ancient buildings in Brussels.

This article mainly talks about the two specialties of Brussels, chocolate and waffles. Belgium is the kingdom of chocolate. Whether it is chocolate varieties, production, per capita consumption or innovation, it is definitely among the best in the world. Belgian chocolate has many flavors, and there are many large and small chocolate manufacturers in the country, many of which are century-old shops.

Each store has its own unique skills. Yunluo is not very fond of chocolate. The only brand he knows is GODIVA, which has a branch in the Grand Place. But in fact, there are many other famous chocolate stores in Brussels. The first one he walked into was GODIVA. Maybe it is too famous in China. His compatriots in China bought boxes of chocolate in this small store.

Just like buying goods... I was fascinated by the strawberry chocolate in GODIVA. Due to too many people, Yunluo bought it from other stores. The taste was also good. In the chocolate store next to GoDiVA, there were fewer people and the store area was larger. Yunluo and An Chuyu could happily visit the store. The staff made chocolate on the spot. The next thing was waffles.

Waffles are a specialty food in Belgium. You can often see signs with eye-catching "Ou" on the street. Don't think that they only sell "Ou". Ou is just a piece of waffle. The price varies depending on the fillings. Sometimes the store also sells crepes, which are similar to sweet egg pancakes. The photo is a bit disgusting, but it's actually quite delicious. (~^~)