Bruxelles Escapade

RO:

Tocmai m-am intors dintr-o scurta escapada la Bruxelles. Nu am avut foarte mult timp pentru vizitat, insa am reusit sa surprind cateva instantanee pentru aceia dintre voi care sunt curiosi cu privire la acest oras. Zona centrala este foarte frecventata de turisti, in pofida evenimentelor neplacute de luna trecuta. Am vizitat Piata Mare (Grand Place, in limba franceza), inconjurata de primaria orasului, de casele breslelor si de Casa Regala (Maison du Roi). Piata este cea mai importanta atractie turistica a orasului si principalul sau reper, alaturi de Atomium si de Manneken Pis, fiind inclusa in patrimoniul mondial UNESCO. Bineinteles ca nu am ratat Manneken Pis, care se afla doar la cateva stradute pietruite mai jos de Grand Place. Am vizitat si Galeriile Regale Saint-Hubert, un complex format din trei galerii diferite: Galeria Regelui, Galeria Reginei si Galeria Prințului, toate in stil italian Cinquecento, cu un acoperis cu arcada din sticla si fonta, extrem de elegante. Gasesti magazine cu ciocolata, dantelarii si gaufre la tot pasul. Ultimul obiectiv vizitat a fost catedrala Saint Michel et Ste Goudule, cu arhitectura impunatoare in stil gotic si vitralii impresionante. Daca intentionati sa vizitati orasul, va sugerez sa purtati incaltari confortabile, pentru ca majoritatea strazilor sunt pietruite.

EN:

I just returned from a brief escapade to Brussels. Even though I did not have much time for visiting, I did take a few pictures for those of you who are curious about the city, in spite if the unpleasant events last month. I visited the Grand Place, the central square, surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the Breadhouse (French: Maison du Roi).  The square is the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels, along with the Atomium and Manneken Pis. I couldn’t have missed the latter, situated just a few cobbled streets down from Grand Place. I also visited the Saint-Hubert Royal Galleries, glazed shopping arcades, consisting of two major sections, each more than 100 meters in length, respectively Galerie du Roi, meaning King's Gallery, and Galerie de la Reine, meaning Queen's Gallery and a smaller side gallery (Galerie des Princes, meaning Gallery of the Princes). Last, but not least, I visited the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, a Roman Catholic church built in gothic style, with impressive stained glass decorations. You can find chocolate and lace shops wherever you go. I would suggest wearing comfortable shoes if you're planning on going, as most of the streets are cobbled.

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