The Belgian capital, the city of Brussels , is considered one of the best places where shopping is a real pleasure. In the city there are about 140 quarters occupied by trade outlets, which means that everyone can find a product or souvenir to their liking, it all depends on the preferences and, of course, the money that you are willing to spend on shopping . Tell you about what you can bring from Brussels.
Shopping, which will please everyone
- Perhaps the best purchase is Belgian chocolate, which, like the Swiss, is considered one of the best in the world. The fact is that the chocolate of Brussels, preparing a delicacy, honors centuries-old traditions and tries to preserve its original recipe. The most popular among foreigners are truffles and praline. Where can you buy chocolate in Brussels? Delicacy can be purchased in the most ordinary supermarket or one of the brand stores (Leonidas, Godiva, Manon, Galler and others).
- Another good gift for loved ones can be products made of Flemish lace, which remain relevant in our days. Most tourists buy napkins, towels, sets of bed linens, pajamas, evening toilets.
- Beer lovers love Brussels, because in it, in addition to the museum dedicated to this drink , there are many breweries, producing about three hundred different kinds. The Belgians are especially proud of the "Blanche de Bruxelles" beer, so when leaving the city, you should definitely buy two or three bottles of this drink to please your friends.
Pleasant trifles
Many visitors often reflect on what should be brought from Brussels as a souvenir. Let's talk about this in more detail.
Souvenir shops and shops in the capital of Belgium are filled with inexpensive, but interesting and symbolic for these places gizmos. Most often as souvenirs from Brussels tourists buy figurines depicting a pissing boy (small copies of the famous Manneken-Peas monument ). Another souvenir that is extremely popular is the fondue, in which traditional chocolate and cheese fondue is prepared - one of the main dishes of Belgian cuisine . In addition, a good souvenir from Brussels can be lighters, openers, flashlights, pens, notebooks on which there is one or another symbol of the city or country.
Mode of operation of shops
All major shopping centers and small shops in Brussels begin their work at 10:00 am and close at 6:00 pm on weekdays. From Friday to Sunday, the work time increases by an average of two hours. Enjoy the shopping!
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