Saint Gilles: This dense, multicultural, and affordable district is perfect for young people and anyone wishing to stay near the city centre. Its central square is home to the annual festival of the Portugese community. Lovers of architecture will be very fond of this district as it features several Art Noveau houses, designed by classics such as Horta, Struyvens and Hankar. St Gilles is also a host to several events, such as the annual open day for local artists, also known as the Parcours des Artistes and the annual winegrowers’ festival (fête des vignerons). Due to its multicultural aspect, it features a bohemian atmosphere and is a sight to see during the day as well as the night. The district is also an excellent choice for a traveller as it is a home to Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid train station, where you can take a high speed train to Paris and other parts of Europe.
