SIZED FOR MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS - VisitBrussels

SIZED FOR MeetingS & CONVENTIONSpractical info164VisaNationals of the European Union (ex. UK andIreland) and Switzerland will need an identity card.Nationals of the UK and Ireland, and countriesoutside the EU, need a valid passport.MoneyCurrencyUnit of currency is the euro (€). There are coins of1 and 2 euros, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.Notes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or 500 euros.Cash pointsAutomatic cash machines can be found in allparts of the city. Cash withdrawals may be madeusing your credit card.The logos of cards accepted are shown besidethe machine.Banks are usually open from Monday to Friday,from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Some are also open on Saturday mornings.ShopsShopping hoursShops are usually open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.or 7 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.On Friday, some department stores stay openuntil 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.In many districts, some stores are also open onSunday and / or in the evening.A range of shops in the Dansaert, Grand-Place,rue Neuve, Marché aux Poissons andSaint-Jacques districts keep their doors openuntil 8 p.m. on Thursdays, in a scheme called“Afterwork Shopping”.What’s more, every first Thursday of the monthspecial attractions create a festive atmosphere.Don’t miss out ! www.afterworkshopping.beThe main shopping areasGrand-Place & surroundingsSouvenirs, chocolates, lace and crystal.rue Antoine Dansaert & surroundingsFashion and design boutiques.rue Neuve & surroundingsBasic shopping, clothing boutiques, multi-branddepartment stores and large stores.rue du Midi & surroundingsComic strips, stamps, coins and second-handoutlets.Sablon, Marolles & surroundingsAntiques, chocolates, second-hand & decorativeoutlets, art galleries.Porte de Namur / Place Louise & surroundingsTop quality clothes, shoes, accessories and homedecoration.rue de TongresEclectic shops in the Cinquantenaire area.place Brugmann & surroundingsTrendy shops, patisseries and restaurantsPublic holidays 2012January 1New Year’s DayApril 8EasterApril 9Easter MondayMay 1Labour DayMay 17Ascension DayMay 27WhitsunMay 28Whit MondayJuly 21National DayAugust 15Assumption DayNovember 1All Saints DayNovember 11 Armistice 1918December 25ChristmasEmergencyAmbulance / fire dial 100Police dial 101European emergency call dial 112Standby dentists T 02 426 10 26Standby doctors T 02 479 18 18Standby pharmacies T 070 660 160Tips & servicePublic phonesPublic call boxes accept coins or phone cards(Telecard on sale at post offices, news stands,stations). Credit card phones available at certaintourist sites.TipsHotels service includedRestaurants service (12%) and VAT are included(tip for exceptional service only)Cloakroom attendant € 1.25 to 2.50 per personCinema € 1.00 if usherette service is providedPublic toilet € 0.30 to 0.80