How I met Brussels

Do you know what they call the most secret diplomatic weapon in Brussels, where Audrey Hepburn was born or why Smurfs are blue?

The book takes you to the most hidden chambers of the Belgian capital, which is shared with the Flemish and Walloons by people of more than 180 nationalities. A collage of personal experiences, reports, witty glosses, serious topics, interesting realities and memorable stories reflect the authentic essence of the town, where the first chocolate praline and architectural art nouveau were born and where it's easier to find a politician than a skilled plumber.

The publication commemorates the tremendous success of Czechoslovakia during the 1958 World Expo, represents the royal family and the monstrous Palace of Justice, explains the insensitive Brusselsisation, not to mention the plight of the peeing boy statue, explains the reasons, why the Belgians don't really exist as a nation, or reveals the location, where the poet Paul Verlaine shot his young lover. And as a bonus, you'll learn how to speak Brussels and learn how real Lambic beer is made. All in clear 60 chapters, richly equipped with photographs and witty illustrations.