Brussels serves as the de facto capital of the European Union, housing the headquarters of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Parliament. This has made the city a major center for international politics and diplomacy. Brussels is uniquely bilingual, with both French and Dutch being official languages. The city’s central square, the Grand Place, is considered one of the most beautiful in the world due to its ornate guildhalls and the Gothic Town Hall. Brussels is also world-famous for its culinary contributions, including chocolate, waffles, and fries (which, despite the name 'French fries,' are widely claimed by Belgians). A quirky symbol of the city is the Manneken Pis, a small bronze fountain sculpture of a boy urinating. Beyond its administrative role, the nearby city of Antwerp is the world's leading diamond trading center, though Brussels remains the political and economic heart of the country and a symbol of European integration.