華麗之都——布魯塞爾

Named the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2000， Brussels is a multifaceted city， full of contradictions and intrigue. Home to both Belgium's Flemish and French populations， this multicultural city boasts a wealth of history， a thriving arts culture， graceful architecture， and rich chocolate. Fine food， coffee， Art Nouveau， and laissez faire locals who value the city's casual atmosphere， Brussels is a great stop to add on your European vacation.

在2000年被譽為“歐洲首都”的布魯塞爾是一個矛盾和神秘交織的多面性城市，向世人展示著不同的魅力和風情。作為弗蘭德人和法國人的聚居地，這個多文化城市擁有悠久的歷史、豐富的文化藝術、宏偉的建筑，當然，還有美味的巧克力。美食、咖啡、新藝術、自由主義，都為這個城市抹上了濃厚的自由色彩。總之，布魯塞爾是歐洲旅行中不可錯過的風景線。

Start the day off at Brussel's Grand Place， the city's magnificent central square. Dating from the 12th century， the square was established on a site that was once marshland. By the 15th century， a booming cloth trade and the patronage of the dukes of Burgundy transformed the square into a prosperous market area. The square boasts one of Europe's finest urban views， the country's best baroque guildhalls， the beautiful Hotel de Ville， museums， cafes， chocolate shops， and intimate cellar restaurants. For three days in August (even years only)， a carpet of flowers covers the whole square. It is truly a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy.

最先來到最具有中世紀風貌的城市中心廣場——布魯塞爾大廣場。它始建于公元12世紀，地面用花崗石鋪就。在15世紀，由于服裝貿易的興起和勃艮第公爵的資助，使得這里成為繁榮的貿易中心。而廣場擁有歐洲最好的城市風貌、最華麗的巴洛克建筑、最美麗的市政廳、博物館、咖啡店還有私人地下旅館。每年一到八月，有三天廣場上將遍布鮮花，形成一張明艷的鮮花地毯。徜徉于如此美麗的地方，實在是一種享受。

Head on over to the nearby Galeries St Hubert， the grande dame of Brussels' many shopping galleries. Opened in 1847 during a gala event by King Leopold I， it immediately became popular with the fashionable elite. Here you can find an eclectic mix of fashion， chocolate， cinemas， book shops， restaurants and cafes. The neoclassical setting and the vaulted glass roof accentuate the beauty of the arcade.

靠近大廣場的是布魯塞爾的購物勝地——胡貝特長廊。源于1847年比利時國王利奧波德一世發起的一次盛會，之后這里便成為時尚精英的聚集地。各種時尚流行元素在這里互相交融，巧克力、電影院、書店、旅館還有咖啡店，應有盡有。新古典主義的建筑和拱形玻璃屋頂更為長廊增添了無與倫比的美麗。

A trip to Upper Town takes you to the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts. Made up of the Musee d’Art Ancien， the Musee d'Art Moderne and the new Magritte Museum， Belgium's premier collection of ancient and modern art is on display. Here you can appreciate works by Rubens， Rogier Van der Weyden， Constantin Meunier， Paul Delvaux， as well as Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte.

來到上城區就要去看看皇家藝術博物館。包括古典美術館、現代美術館以及新的馬格利特博物館，這里展示著布魯塞爾從古至今最優秀的藝術品。你可以欣賞到魯賓斯、羅吉爾#8226;凡#8226;德#8226;維登、康斯坦丁#8226;莫聶耳、保羅#8226;德爾沃這些藝術大師以及超現實主義畫家雷尼#8226;馬格利特的作品。……