Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and the main home of the European Union’s headquarters. It is known for its mix of languages, historic buildings, and famous foods like chocolate and waffles.
From Old Dutch “Bruocsella” or “Bruocsila,” likely meaning “house in the marsh” or “settlement in the swamp.” The name reflects the city’s origins in a marshy area by the river Senne.
The same city that now hosts huge EU meetings began as a “house in the marsh.” When you hear “Brussels” in the news, you’re hearing the ghost of a swamp that turned into a political powerhouse.
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