On my way to Cologne, I had to change trains in Brussels so I decided to check it out. I learned how to store my suitcase in a locker and headed for the city center. The city was much prettier than I expected. A lot of quaint streets, plenty of flowers and the smell of waffles permeated the air. The square is surrounded by spectacular buildings:
The Palace and City Hall. Every two years the square is filled with begonias ( a tradition started by a begonia salesman). Next August it will look like this again.
Another popular attraction is the “Manneken Pis”. It was much smaller than I expected—- check it out:
Back to the train and on to Cologne.
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