Europe's Most Dangerous Cities

Brussels, Belgium, is the capital city of the European Union, and it has a lot to offer to residents and tourists, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as theGrand-Place square in the heart of the city, museums, and excellent eateries. It's a great place to have a beer, eat some chocolate or waffles, and enjoy

Brussels, Belgium, is the capital city of the European Union, and it has a lot to offer to residents and tourists, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Grand-Place square in the heart of the city, museums, and excellent eateries. It's a great place to have a beer, eat some chocolate or waffles, and enjoy the scenery.

However, you have to be aware of pickpockets and terrorism. Even though the city has a generally low crime rate, terrorist attacks in public areas have occurred in the past and could strike again in the future, according to The Broke Backpacker. The reason for this heightened terrorism risk is that the city is home to several EU facilities, the NATO building, the European Commission, and foreign embassies.

The last coordinated terrorist attacks took place in 2018 at Brussels Zaventem Airport, the metro, and Brussels Central Station — all areas that attract locals and foreign visitors. The city also experiences demonstrations that are usually peaceful but can turn violent. Although the country as a whole is not dangerous, murder and manslaughter increased over the last decade and peaked in 2018 with 194 cases, according to Statista.

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