The Pentagon is the historical centre of the city, delimited by the Small Ring, the inner ring road. It contains many landmarks, such as the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis, the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula and the Royal Palace.
Haren is a former municipality in the north of the city, annexed by Brussels in 1921. It is the location of the NATO headquarters, the Eurocontrol headquarters and the former Sabena airfield.
Laeken is a former municipality in the north-west of the city, annexed by Brussels in 1921. It is home to the Royal Domain of Laeken, the Palace of Laeken, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken and the Atomium.
The Avenue Louise/Louizalaan is a major avenue in the south-east of the city, that connects the city centre with the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos. It is a prestigious and commercial street, lined with chestnut trees, hotels, shops and offices.
The Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos is a large public park in the south-east of the city, that borders the Sonian Forest. It offers various recreational facilities, such as a lake, an island, a chalet, a playground and a golf course.