However, due to the large international community, most people also speak English as well as many other languages. The city has several beautiful parks as well as world famous restaurants, museums and art galleries. One of the most beautiful squares in Europe, The Grand Place, can be found in Brussels. The inter-city network provides quick access to Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent and seaside resorts to the north, and the forests of the Ardennes to the south. Looking beyond Belgium, Brussels is the ideal center from which to visit the rest of Europe.
Most European cities are less than two hours away by plane.
The sports complex houses an indoor swimming pool, saunas, tennis and squash courts, a gym, an outdoor track field and a soccer field.