Belgium

Belgium... The country of medieval romance, measured provinces and unsurpassed, quiet, quiet life mixed with the cosmopolitanism of cities.
Belgium is famous for both the capital and small towns. The “puppet” town of Bruges, the calm Bouillon, the enchanting Ghent, the quiet and cozy Leuven, known as the birthplace of Stella Artois beer, named by the brewer Artois in honor of the Christmas Star. Every year, a competition of brewers and “beer” bartenders is held in Leuven. Belgian brewing traditions are more than a thousand years old, and there are more than 800 beers! And of course Brussels. The beautiful squares and monuments of Brussels deservedly earned it the reputation of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The architecture of the city virtuoso combines late Gothic, Brabant Baroque, Art Nouveau and postmodernism. A large square (Grand Place, Grote Markt) with a town hall and houses of various guilds in the heart struck the imagination of the French king Louis XIV. And is there anyone who has never heard of the “Pising Boy,” a bronze statue adorning a fountain at the intersection of Dubova and Banna Streets in Brussels?
Beer, seafood, garlic buns, world famous Belgian chocolate. Belgium is not a place to go on a diet. Belgium, known for its traditional cuisine, is a gourmet paradise.
The climate of Belgium, located in northwestern Europe, is mild and humid. In winter, the temperature ranges from +2 to +13, in summer - from +9 to +17. April and November are the rainiest months of the year.
The official languages are French and Dutch, as well as German. In the Belgian capital, Brussels, French, Dutch and English are mostly spoken. Many Belgians speak two or even three languages.
The national currency is the euro.
To stay in Belgium for no more than 90 days within 6 months, Russian citizens must have a Schengen visa (which can be obtained by invitation or tourist voucher) and a passport.

Svetlana Chaschukhin