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Brussels Popout

Explore the delights of the Belgian capital, Brussels, with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Brussels city map will ensure you don`t miss a thing. * Includes two pop-up maps covering central Brussels & greater Brussels Grand-Place (the heart of Brussels) * Additional maps covering Grand-Place (the heart of Brussels), Heysel Exhibition Park & Royal Castle of Laeken and the Metro are also included * Handy, self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured and cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels, restaurants, stores and attractions are all
included Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring the city. Contents include maps of: PopOut Map of greater Brussels PopOut Map of central Brussels Map of Grand-Place - the heart of Brussels Heysel Exhibition Park & Royal Castle of Laeken Metro What`s new for this updated edition?* New Art & Design Atomium Museum (ADAM) dedicated to design and art from the 20th century to the present day * New Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art (MIMA), a contemporary art museum * Extended pedestrian zone and new traffic flow in the centre of Brussels * Public bike rental stations in the centre of Brussels are marked on the map * Fully updated listings of sights, shops, hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars

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Explore the delights of the Belgian capital, Brussels, with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size, yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Brussels city map will ensure you don`t miss a thing. *

Includes:: two pop-up maps covering central Brussels & greater Brussels Gr&-Place (the heart of Brussels) * Additional maps covering Gr&-Place (the heart of Brussels), Heysel Exhibition Park & Royal Castle of Laeken & the Metro are also included * Handy, self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels, restaurants, stores & attractions are all included Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring the city. Contents include maps of: Pop Out Map of greater Brussels Pop Out Map of central Brussels Map of Gr&-Place
- the heart of Brussels Heysel Exhibition Park & Royal Castle of Laeken Metro What`s new for this updated edition?* New Art & Design Atomium Museum (ADAM) dedicated to design & art from the 20th century to the present day * New Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art (MIMA), a contemporary art museum * Extended pedestrian zone & new traffic flow in the centre of Brussels * Public bike rental stations in the centre of Brussels are marked on the map * Fully updated listings of sights, shops, hotels, restaurants, cafes & bars

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