Belgium: Brussels
In a nutshell...
Known as the capital of comic strips, Brussels is also unique for its mix of modern buildings and Art Nouveau style homes.
An animated and festive city, it is not rare to witness a fanfare or a parade in the Grand Place nor is it uncommon to see the Mannekenpis being adomed in a new costume; Brussels is a city for walking.
The city is spread out, with 19 districts depicting many different faces of the capital. Ixelles is famous for its nightlife, where Saint-Gilles, particularly the Maison Horta, is popular with those who are interested in Art Nouveau.
Truly European in character, Brussels offers all the Belgian specialities, from beer to waffles, but Italian and French dishes are also popular. This is a city where everyone can find something of interest.
Brussels : Events
Exhibitions and Tours
- El Greco, Domenikos Theotokopoulos 1900 - exhibition
From Thursday, February 4 2010 to Sunday, May 9 2010
Genius incarnate...Domenikos Theotokopoulos was one of the major playors in Spanish art. Known as "El Greco", he was considered one of the greatest masters of Mannerism. He was in many ways(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
- Whales and dolphins - exhibition
From Wednesday, October 14 2009 to Sunday, August 29 2010
Flipper and co.Are you fascinated by whales, dolphins and other marine mammals Do not miss this exhibition, which will take you down into the ocean so that you can discover the diversity of species,(...)
Festivals & Carnivals
200-Year Anniversary of the Death of Haydn
From Sunday, September 6 2009 to Thursday, June 17 2010
Homage to a forgotten genius.Haydn was one of the foremost composers of his era and requires no introduction. He has composed enough pieces for a lifetime of listening: his compiled catalog amounts(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
- Frida Kahlo y su mundo - Brussels, exhibition for the Mexico Festival!
From Saturday, January 16 2010 to Sunday, April 18 2010
Frida, surrealist artist.The Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels will be displaying a prestigious selection of Kahlo's works from January this year, the entire collection of the Olmedo museum. This(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
- The Sequence - exhibition
From Sunday, November 1 2009 to Thursday, November 1 2012
Monumental!A monumental wooden sculpture, named The Sequence, will come to lie in the Parliament quarter to delight passers by. This work of art was created by Arne Quinze, an artist and artistic(...)
Festivals
BIFFF, Brussels International Fantasy Film Festival
From Thursday, April 8 2010 to Tuesday, April 20 2010
Out of this world!Brussels' International Fantastic Film Festival is has been one of Belgium's unmissable events since 1983. This festival attracts the cream of the crop in the world of the fantastic(...)
Festivals
Launch Site, festival
From Friday, March 5 2010 to Wednesday, March 31 2010
Follow the ringmaster...The Piste de Lancement festival is in fact the major event dedicated to young circus school students, a crazy two-week circus bonanza for all ages! The programme is original(...)
Festivals
iMexico! Festival
From Saturday, January 16 2010 to Sunday, April 25 2010
Latino attitude!This festival honours both the bicentenary of Mexico's proclamation of independence and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution. Mexico! sheds new light on the unique culture of this(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
- Brussels and the comic book - exhibition
From Wednesday, September 30 2009 to Friday, March 26 2010
Tintin and co.Famous for its contribution to the comic book, Brussels deserves this exhibition highlighting its proud role in the history of this art form enjoyed by children and adults alike. This(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
- The birth of comic books - exhibition
From Wednesday, November 4 2009 to Wednesday, April 28 2010
A big retrospective.As part of the Year of Comics, Brussels, the international capital of comic books, will host many exhibitions, Comic book tours and high-level events in 2009. In the Austria(...)
Exhibitions and Tours
- It is our Earth II: from Kyoto to Copenhagen - exhibition
From Thursday, September 10 2009 to Sunday, March 28 2010
What future for our planetAfter the resounding success of the Our Earth exhibition, the Tempora team is back in good form with a second edition originally entitled Our Earth II! Visitors will be(...)
