Brussels is considered to be the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting the institutions of the European Union within its European Quarter. The EU has no official capital, and no plans to declare one, but Brussels hosts the official seats of the European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Council, as well as a second seat of the European Parliament.
European Parliament, Rue Wiertz/Wiertzstraat 60 (European Quarter), ☎ +32/2 284 21 11 (fax: +32/2 284 35 30), . Mon-Thu at 10.00h and 15.00h; Fri at 10.00h only; Closed official holidays. Multimedia-guided tours in all official EU languages. Don't forget to bring an ID card/driver License with you.Free. �
European Commission, Rue Archimède/Archimesstraat 73, . Guided tours not available. Presentations available for groups of 15 or more, booked in advance. �
European Council, Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 175, ☎ +32 (0)2 281 2140 (fax: +32 (0)2 281 6609), . Guided tours not available. Presentations available for groups of 15 or more, booked in advance. �
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