For a city break that surprises there is no place quite as unexpected as the Belgian capital of Brussels. Architecture that dates back to the fortress days of the 10<sup>th</sup> century sets the tone for this most beautiful of cities; merchant guild houses with their ornate façades nestle amongst the elegance of the boulevards in this city of culture.
There is much more to Brussels than impressive architecture though, the city has a culture of diversity and a population that embraces difference, the cosmopolitan feel of this historic city may surprise but it will never disappoint.