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Photo: Francisco Conde Sánchez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.Discover the heart of Belgium with this quiz all about Brussels! Test your knowledge on its iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, rich history, and unique culture.
Grand Place Visitor 0–4 · Manneken Pal 5–8 · Zinneke Local 9–10
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The Brussels waffle is distinct from its Liège counterpart. It is typically rectangular, larger, and has deep pockets, often described as light and crispy. It's usually served plain with a dusting of powdered sugar, or with fruit and whipped cream. The Liège waffle, in contrast, is denser, sweeter, and has irregular edges due to pearl sugar caramelizing during baking.
Photo: Parkerman & Christie from San Diego, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Atomium was constructed as the main pavilion and iconic symbol of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, also known as Expo 58. It represents a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, symbolizing scientific progress and the atomic age. Though initially intended to be temporary, its popularity ensured its preservation and it remains a major tourist attraction.
Photo: Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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Brussels is widely considered the de facto capital of the European Union. The European Commission and the Council of the European Union are both headquartered there, and the European Parliament holds many of its meetings in the city, although its official seat is in Strasbourg. The European Central Bank, however, is located in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Tintin, the intrepid reporter created by Hergé, is one of Belgium's most iconic cultural exports. The Hergé Museum, located just outside Brussels, celebrates the life and work of Georges Remi, better known as Hergé, and the universe he created. While The Smurfs are also Belgian, their creator Peyo does not have a dedicated museum in the same way.
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Jean Neuhaus created the first chocolate-filled bonbons, the Belgian pralines, in his shop in the elegant Galerie de la Reine in Brussels. A few years later his wife Louise came up with the ballotin, the little box that keeps the pralines from being squashed. Chocolate truffles, by contrast, are linked to France.
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The Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its opulent Baroque guildhalls, built after the 1695 bombardment. While some Gothic elements remain, especially in the Town Hall, the dominant style of the surrounding houses is Baroque, showcasing intricate facades and rich ornamentation. It is often considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
Photo: Celuici, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Sonian Forest (Forêt de Soignes/Zoniënwoud) covers about 4,400 hectares at the south-eastern edge of Brussels, and its towering beeches are nicknamed the 'beech cathedral'. Since 2017, a few small reserves inside it, about 270 hectares, have been part of a UNESCO World Heritage site of old beech forests across Europe. The Black Forest is in Germany.
Photo: GdML, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The park was created for the 1880 national exhibition marking 50 years of Belgian independence – 'cinquantenaire' is French for fiftieth anniversary. Its huge triumphal arch took much longer: it was only finished in 1905. Today the complex houses several museums, including Autoworld.
Photo: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The bronze Manneken Pis is surprisingly small: only about 55.5 cm (22 inches) tall. Despite its tiny size it is one of Brussels' best-loved symbols, and it is regularly dressed up in one of its roughly 1,000 costumes. The current bronze dates from around 1620.
Photo: Bruxelles_Manneken_Pis.jpg: Myrabella derivative work: Myrabella (talk), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The legendary actress Audrey Hepburn was born in Ixelles, Brussels, in 1929, though she spent much of her childhood in the Netherlands and England. Known for her timeless style and roles in films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," she later dedicated much of her life to humanitarian work with UNICEF. Grace Kelly, while also an iconic actress and royal, was American-born.
Photo: Bud Fraker (1916-2002) , Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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