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Brussels has several train stations: Bruxelles-Nord (Brussels North Station), Bruxelles Central (Brussels Central Station) and Bruxelles-Midi (Brussels South Station)

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Pictures of Brussels: Grand Palace, historical building and street view.

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[:en]Grand Palace in Brussels. A tourist in the yard.[:]

Public transport in Brussels is managed by STIB. It operates the tram, bus, and metro networks in Brussels. STIB-MIVB – Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company

(STIB’s official name is both MIVB and STIB. STIB is an abbreviation of the French term Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles, while MIVB is an abbreviation of the Dutch term De Maatschappij voor het Intercommunaal Vervoer te Brussel).

On this page you can find maps of the different modes of transport.

The Brussels metro network covers the city well, especially the center, where all four metro lines stop.

The Brussels metro also has three metro-like supplementary lines. There are 58 actual metro stations in the Brussels metro.

The metro opened in 1976 and has gradually expanded since then. The total length of the tracks is 32 kilometers, but if we also include tram lines, the network comprises 55.7 kilometers.

The metro consists of four regular metro lines and three light metro lines (premetro). The main metro lines (M1, M2, M5, and M6) and the light metro network include three tram lines (T3, T4, and T7) that partly operate on the metro and are intended to be converted into the main metro network.

The public transport network consisting of the metro, trams, and buses is managed by STIB-MIVB.

S-trains:

The S-train operating in Brussels and wider Belgium is the Brussels S Train, which is a regional express train service for the Brussels suburban area. It covers an area of about 30 km around the capital. The S-train has many stations and lines.

S-trains are a service organized by SNCB.

SNCB (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges) manages train services between Brussels stations on its own railway network. SNCB (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges)External link

Visit Brussels also provides information on transportation: Public transport | Visit Brussels

Brussels has several important train stations and public transport hubs. Here are some of them:

Brussels Card is a traveler’s card that offers numerous benefits in Brussels. Here are some of its features:

- Free Entrance: The card provides free access to 49 museums and attractions in Brussels.

- Public Transport Use: The card may include unlimited public transport on all buses, trams, and the metro.

- Discounts: The card offers discounts at various other attractions, shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.

- Guidebook and Map: Included with the card is a 100-page guidebook and map with information about Brussels, its institutions, and services.

The Brussels Card is available in 24, 48, or 72-hour versions, either with or without the use of public transport. The validity of the card does not start from when it is picked up at the town hall but from the first scan at a museum entrance. The public transport validity begins from the first use for travel.

The Brussels Card is personal – one card for one person.

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The city with a lot of administration

Brussels has about 2.1 million residents. The city is the most densely populated area in Belgium and is known for its multicultural population.

Brussels Capital Region

Brussels is located in the Senne Valley and consists of 19 municipalities, each with significant administrative autonomy.

Climate

Brussels has a temperate maritime climate, which means mild summers and cool winters. The city is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, making the weather humid and changeable throughout the year.

Bilingual

Brussels is a bilingual city where both French and Dutch are spoken.

City of Brussels

The largest municipality is the city of Brussels, which consists of the historic center and the so-called Europe district, where the European Union institutions are located.

The public sector provides employment

The city is known as the capital of the European Union. This makes the public sector and international organizations significant employers.

Headquarters of Companies

The city serves as the headquarters for many international companies. Additionally, technology and innovation centers are on the rise, attracting startups and tech firms.