Brussels is a treasure-trove of heritage gems. The purpose of the "Brussels, City of Art and History" series is to make them accessible to those who wish to discover them.

Anecdotes, previously unpublished documents, historic illustrations, comments and thoughts on town planning, architecture and artistic aspects - a feast of material to whet the appetite of the reader and the visitor.

A centre of power since the Middle Ages, the Royal Quarter reveals its many different aspects, ranging from the Ducal Palace whose park was admired by every visitors to neo-classical streets, a model of town planning of the Age of Enlightenment.