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  2. Brussels - Wikipedia

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    Brussels, along with Luxembourg and Strasbourg, began to host European institutions in 1957, soon becoming the centre of activities, as the Commission and Council based their activities in what has become the European Quarter, in the east of the city. [126] Early building in Brussels was sporadic and uncontrolled, with little planning.

  3. Timeline of Brussels - Wikipedia

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    Brussels Park and the Palace of the Council of Brabant, Aurèle-Augustin Simons, 1789. 1789 The secret society Pro Aris et Focis is founded to prepare for the Brabant Revolution against Emperor Joseph II. [108] [109] 10–12 December: The Battle of Brussels takes place, marking the start of the Brabant Revolution in the city.

  4. Timeline of Brussels (20th century) - Wikipedia

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    The City of Brussels is designated capital of Belgium and seat of the Federal Government. [103] 1 March: An explosion in a Hunderenveld apartment building in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe causes a partial collapse of three floors, killing six tenants. [104] [105] 1 April: The first Kunstenfestivaldesarts (KFDA) is held.

  5. City of Brussels - Wikipedia

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    The City of Brussels [a] is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, as well as the capital of the Flemish Region (from which it is separate) and Belgium. [2] The City of Brussels is also the administrative centre of the European Union , as it hosts a number of principal EU institutions in its European ...

  6. Brussels and the European Union - Wikipedia

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    Brussels is considered the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting a number of principal EU institutions within its European Quarter. [2] [3] The EU has no official capital but Brussels hosts the official seats of the European Commission, Council of the European Union, and European Council, as well as a seat (officially the second seat) of the European Parliament.

  7. Brussels Town Hall - Wikipedia

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    It is located on the south side of the Grand-Place/Grote Markt (Brussels' main square), opposite the neo-Gothic King's House or Bread House [a] building, housing the Brussels City Museum. [ 1 ] Erected between 1401 and 1455, the Town Hall is the only remaining medieval building of the Grand-Place and is considered a masterpiece of civil Gothic ...

  8. Category:History of Brussels - Wikipedia

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    History of the City of Brussels and of the Brussels-Capital Region. Subcategories. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. B.

  9. Timeline of Brussels (19th century) - Wikipedia

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    1806 – 25 March: The Academy of Brussels [nl; fr], an academy of the Imperial University of France, is established. 1810 Emperor Napoleon officially visits the city. [1] 19 May: An ordinance is issued to build the Small Ring. [1] 14 December: The Bar Association of Brussels is established by imperial decree.