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Brussels is at its most cosmopolitan in the city centre and the south of the city. The historic elegance of the Sablon, the grandeur of Avenue Louise, the Art Nouveau architecture of Ixelles and Saint-Gilles, and the residential neighbourhood of Uccle each offer their own take on urban living. Art, gastronomy, international flair and architecture are never far away here.

As you leave the capital behind, the landscape soon begins to change. In Sint-Genesius-Rode, Linkebeek, Overijse, Tervuren and Hoeilaart, urban streets give way to green residential areas, charming village centres and spacious villas. With the Sonian Forest as its green backbone, the Brussels Periphery offers peace and privacy without losing its connection to Brussels.

Brussels North is a place where different worlds blend together. Schaerbeek stands out for its townhouses and Art Nouveau architecture, whilst Laeken and the northern outskirts towards Strombeek and Grimbergen become increasingly green and residential. Historic parks, the Heysel and the Atomium give this diverse region a distinct identity of its own.

Stately avenues, leafy residential neighbourhoods and architecture full of character define the character of East Brussels. Around Woluwe, Etterbeek and Oudergem, urban villas and townhouses alternate, with Tervuren Avenue, Woluwepark and the Sonian Forest serving as recognisable landmarks. The proximity of the European institutions adds a distinct international vibrancy to the area.