As in most European countries, the currency of Spain is the Euro (symbolised as EUR or €). Other currencies are normally not accepted, so be sure to change dollars, etc. at one of the currency exchange offices located throughout the city. Most shops and restaurants in Barcelona accept credit cards, but not all. It is therefore recommended to either ask before you order or ensure you have a sufficient amount in cash to cover the bill. [Read more]

1 January: New Year's Day
March/April: Easter
1 May: Labour Day
May/June: Whit Sunday
11 July: Flemish community's holiday
21 July: National holiday
15 August: Assumption of the Holy Virgin
27 September: French community's holiday
1 November: All Saints' Day
11 November: Armistice Day
25 December: Christmas
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This very useful pass is your entrance ticket to a long list of Brussels' museums and ALL buses, trams and metros of the Brussels Public Transport Company (STIB)1. Three types of Brussels Cards are available: you can choose between a 72, 48 or 24 hours pass.

What are your advantages?

- you save money on museum and public transport tickets
- you receive a 25% discount (or equivalent) on entry to tourist attractions, in cultural institutions, shops, restaurants and bars and a 5% discount in designers' boutiques
- you receive a practical guide
- ease of use: this all inclusive pass allows you to go wherever you want!

Included: the Brussels Card guide

A useful guidebook comes with your Brussels Card and explains everything about the participating museums and the other discounts included in the pass:
- description
- how to get there
- opening hours
- contacts

The descriptions are in 3 languages: English, French and Dutch. For more information and online purchasing please visit the website. [Read more]