This guide to Brussels covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Grand-Place, Manneken-Pis, Bruparck, the Atomium, the Royal Palace and the city"s major museums. The guide contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in French. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from underground art to Belgium beer. Excursions outside the city are outlined including Waterloo, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and the coast. Maps show the centres of Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.