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Brussels is unlike any other capital city due to its combined status as the capital of Belgium and as the administrative capital of the European Union. The Grand Place serves as the city’s central square. In reality each commune has its own town hall, meeting places and markets.

Cultural life in Brussels is very cosmopolitan and multi-lingual. As the capital of Europe, Brussels has a relatively large international community of diplomats, administrators, press, media and support staff.

The main cultural organisations and institutions of Brussels fall into distinct categories: federal institutions (such as ‘La Monnaie’ Opera, the ‘Palais des Beaux Arts’, the national museums); French or Flemish organisations, reflecting the source of their financial support. In total, there are 80 museums and 30 performing spaces in Brussels, and many arts organisations and artists live and work in the city. There are 15 festivals (film, jazz, contemporary music, theatre…) that take place every year.
 

            
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