🇧🇪 | Europe’s “Peeing” Capital? It’s Brussels!

Brussels is where three legendary “peeing” icons gather on the streets: Manneken Pis (Peeing Boy), Jeanneke Pis (Peeing Girl), and Zinneke Pis (Peeing Dog)—all here to “represent” this quirky side of the city 🐶👦👧! 🏛️ Brussels: Europe’s Real “Political Hub” It’s home to the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission. Among these three institutions, the European Parliament offers free (but mandatory) reservation-only visits 🇪🇺. European Parliament Tour: A guide will give a brief intro to the Parliament’s history and meeting rules, clarify easily misunderstood concepts, and share fun anecdotes about parliamentary life. You can ask questions and interact with the guide anytime! The most photogenic spot—the semicircular Hemicycle meeting room—is just one part of the tour 📸. 📍 Address: Rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60, B-1047 Brussels 📜 Hidden Gems Near the European Parliament Solvay Conference Step: After leaving the Parliament, walk into the big garden at the entrance, turn right, and you’ll see a large staircase. This is where the iconic 1927 “Solvay Conference” group photo (a “who’s who” of 20th-century physics) was taken! 🧪 Maison de l’Histoire Européenne (House of European History): It’s across from the Solvay staircase—free entry and no reservation needed! The museum looks unassuming from the outside, but the inside is full of depth. Grab an audio guide on the first floor and explore how Eurocentrism narrates socialism and communism. A must-visit for anyone interested in social sciences (recommended visit time: 2+ hours) 📚. 📍 Address: Rue Belliard 135, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium 📚 Brussels: Hometown of Tintin Brussels is also the birthplace of Tintin from The Adventures of Tintin! As you wander the streets and lanes, you’ll accidentally spot Tintin murals or posters—little surprises around every corner 😊. #Belgium #Brussels #EU #EuropeanParliament #TheAdventuresOfTintin