Several glass-steel-concrete buildings and lots of euro-bureaucrats, overcrowding the surrounding cafe's and resto's. If you have limited time in Brussels - do not bother to go. More

This is a great place to spend an afternoon in if you want to learn a bit about the European Institutions and their work. It's also a great place to go for a drink and there's always the possibility to meet new people. More

A Brussels area where you find everything and where you can feel safe. Go for a drink on the Place Luxembourg or just take a stroll around the Quarter. More

.. not even impressive architecture. And the urban planning is done only for: cars! More

Business area, nothing to see as a tourist except the Berliamont building and the Parliament. I wouldn't visit if I were a tourist in Brussels. More

There really is nothing to see or do here. It's just offices. More

Much of the EU area is just office buildings, but if you walk behind the European Commission building there is a suprising number of restaurants that are good. This area is rue Stevin and Franklin. In a small area, you will find Belgian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, Italian, French cuisine, and more. It is lively after work hours when many... More

I am writing about the EU Quarter, and not the actual EU or any tour or other tourist activity the EU might offer. I walked here from the Grande Place. The distance is about three kilometers. After passing Regentlaan street, there is nothing to see but office buildings and a few bars. The area surrounding the EU is surprisingly disappointing.... More