The first mention of the city is around 700, when St. Vindecean, bishop of Cambrai, Brussels fell ill during a visit. In the tenth century, Brussels was a city on the shores Zenei. Brabant was divided into four Noble, and the city was the capital of one of the four. Zena was navigable to the city. In the eleventh century Brussels was a deal, being on the trade route from Bruges to Cologne. In the twelfth century, the Count of Brussels becomes duke of Brabant. In 1229, Brussels has received city ..... more details about Brussels