Centrally situated in Northern Europe, Brussels is the capital of Belgium and of the autonomous Brussels Region. Two major international organizations have their headquarters in Brussels : the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Brussels is well-known for its fine lace or Brussels lace for tapestry weaving or finest chocolate.
The famous Market Place is 110 m long and 68 m wide. It is in the center of the old town; dominated by the Town Hall and sorrounded by the guild houses, the Market Place is a brilliant architectural site.
Every two years in August, an enormous "flower carpet" is set up in the Grand Place for a few days. A million colourful begonias are set up in patterns, and the display covers a full 24 by 77 metres (79 by 253 ft), for area total of 1,800 square metres (19,000 sq ft).[2] The first flower carpet was made in 1971, and due to its popularity, the tradition continued, with the flower carpet attracting a large number of tourists.
There are several legends behind this fountain. it is a small bronze fountain sculpture depicting a naked little boy urinating into the fountain basin. It was designated by Jerome Duquesnoy and was put in place during the year 1618 or 1619. tourists visit this fountain every year as it is close to Grand place.
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