Brussels is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country and is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, but is separate from Flanders (in which it forms an enclave) and Wallonia.
Known for its cuisine and gastronomy, as well as its historical and architectural landmarks, Brussels grew from a small rural settlement on the river Senne to become an important city-region in Europe. Since the end of the Second World War, it has been a major centre for international politics and the home of numerous international organisations, politicians, diplomats and civil servants.
Here below are beautiful Kodachrome photos from
dianp that captured street scenes of Brussels in the 1950s.
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| Flower Market, La Grand Place, May 1950 |
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| Hotel de Villle, La Grand Place, May 1950 |
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| La Grand Place, May 1950 |
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| La Grand Place, May 1950 |
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| La Grand Place, May 1950 |
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| Maison du Roi through archway, La Grand Place, May 1950 |
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| Group boarding Sabena Convair, August 1955 |
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| La Grande Place, August 1955 |
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| La Grande Place, August 1955 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Hotêl de Ville and Grand Place, September 1956 |
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| Street off Grand Place, September 1956 |
