If one wants to visit a UNESCO heritage site and be surrounded by historical buildings (town hall,…read moreguild halls to name a couple), museum (inside the King's House), restaurants and lots of Belgian chocolate shops (Neuhaus was my fav) then this is the place. Of course the Grand Place offers more than what I've listed as it's the heart of Brussels and the bee hive of visitors and activity was constant all day. The Grand Place most popular photo backdrop was the Hotel De Ville, town hall, as it dominated the square. In summer one had to wait until late (after 10pm) before the sunlight faded from the sky and the lights in the Grand Place started to turn on (versus 6pm during my first winter visit in February). As one spins around 360 from the town hall, the different styles of the surrounding guild houses added a lot of character with their elaborate, unique facades and statues and even the darker King's House. It was nice to just stand around and not be bothered by any random person coming up to beg or sell something. From here it was an easy stroll to the Manneken Pis statue, the TinTin shop and mural, Royal Gallery of St Hubert and more.

This historic central square is probably one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. What an amazing…read moreplace to feel what it must have been like centuries ago, eat lunch, or people watch. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's pedestrian only. We've hung out and strolled through in the early morning, afternoon, late evening, and even after dark well after midnight. Every two years in August, a floral carpet is installed in the middle of the centre. It's a ginormous arrangement of breathtaking flowers. A Christmas tree and lights go up every year. The neo-gothic architecture is outstanding from the kings's house to the town hall. Such an amazing piece of history that should be on everyone's sightseeing list.

Can't use already made photos. No change given back for…read morephotos. Only Cash or Credit Card allowed. No WiFi so you can't pay online, must exit the embassy. They send you back all the way across the street so you can acquire 200euros in cash so you can pay for your passport. Poor, small or no signs telling you where to go. Expected more from the US Embassy. Nice staff though.

Very efficient process when I went here to pick up some documents. It's located really close to the…read moreArts-Loi station and then there are two gates guarded by security forces, to whom you show your passport, they check against the paperwork they have and if your name is on the list, then viola you are allowed to enter. Inside security will only let you take in paperwork - all purses/ bags / cell phones are put in a locker and you are given a receipt. Then you grab a ticket for the paperwork you are after (visa, us citizen service, etc - only 4 options) and then you go thru a security door and into a waiting room. Lots of seating available and the TV was on CNN, but I had a book so read that and then my now was called 45 mins later, paperwork sorted and I was all done!

You should be warned if you're contemplating placing a family member or friend in this residence…read more There are theft problems which management states they have corrected, but they have not. Theft of money, clothing, jewelry, and entry of unauthorized people into the building, and into tenants' rooms, is common. The management has, at times, kept tenants longer than the quality of care they can provide to the residents. This is for those with geriatric needs such as Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, and mobility. Be thorough in your research, check with the Schaerbeek Social Services Department and the Schaerbeek Police Department before making your final decision. Safety doesn't seem a priority, as compared to securing your bank details. Vous devriez être averti si vous envisagez de placer un membre de la famille ou un ami dans cette résidence. Il y a des problèmes de vol que la direction déclare avoir corrigés, mais ce n'est pas le cas. Le vol d'argent, de vêtements, de bijoux et l'entrée de personnes non autorisées dans le bâtiment et dans les chambres des locataires est courant. La direction a parfois gardé les locataires plus longtemps que la qualité des soins qu'ils peuvent fournir aux résidents. C'est pour ceux qui ont des besoins gériatriques tels que la maladie d'Alzheimer, la perte de mémoire et la mobilité. Soyez approfondi dans vos recherches, vérifiez auprès du service social de Schaerbeek et du service de police de Schaerbeek avant de prendre votre décision finale. La sécurité ne semble pas une priorité par rapport à la sécurisation de vos coordonnées bancaires. U moet worden gewaarschuwd als u overweegt een familielid of vriend in deze woning te plaatsen. Er zijn diefstalproblemen waarvan het management aangeeft dat ze deze hebben gecorrigeerd, maar dat is niet het geval. Diefstal van geld, kleding, sieraden en het betreden van niet-geautoriseerde mensen in het gebouw en in de kamers van huurders is gebruikelijk. De directie heeft huurders soms langer vastgehouden dan de kwaliteit van de zorg die zij aan de bewoners kunnen bieden. Dit is voor mensen met geriatrische behoeften zoals Alzheimer, geheugenverlies en mobiliteit. Wees grondig in uw onderzoek, neem contact op met de Dienst Sociale Dienst van Schaarbeek en de Politie Schaarbeek voordat u een definitieve beslissing neemt. Veiligheid lijkt geen prioriteit, vergeleken met het beveiligen van uw bankgegevens.