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Welcome to the city renowned for its peeing statues, petite cabbages, and delectable chocolates! Let's embark on a journey around Brussels where you’ll discover that Belgium is more than just beer and waffles. Did you know that Brussels was once the capital of an empire? I'll share tales of those bygone eras and the enduring traditions of chivalry that persist to this day. You'll encounter the oldest resident of Brussels, trace the steps of the world's largest building, and stroll along embankments devoid of a river. I'll explain the nuances of Belgian humor, the reason a counterfeiter was depicted on currency, and where to locate a seventeenth-century cannon ball. Why is it perilous for musicians to play a wrong note in Belgium? Why did the people of Brussels despise architects? How did theft evolve into a centuries-old tradition? Which comic strip was illustrated by a royal descendant? You'll uncover the answers to these intriguing questions and more, along with traversing the most picturesque streets and squares of Brussels and marveling at the renowned murals. Are you ready to uncover the authentic Brussels? Then download this audio guide!