Destinations
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 - Comic Strip
"Smurf lies in Unity"
From Tuesday, June 10 2008 to Sunday, November 16 2008
The blue men we all remember are back...
You know them as Smurfs, Schtroumpfs, Shlumpf or Pitufos... They were born a half a century ago and yet these little blue-skinned, white-hatted creatures are some of the most famous comic book characters ever created. Born from the imagination of Belgian artist Peyo, they first appeared in 1958 in another comic strip, Johan et Pirlouit, in a French children's magazine, Journal de Spirou.
To commemorate a birthday celebrated throughout the entire world, the Centre Belge de la BD is organising an exhibit, L'Union fait la Shtroumpf or "Smurf lies in Unity", with a unique perspective on the Smurf legacy: it is in their individual failings that the Smurfs find their communal strength...
From Sunday 1 June to Sunday 16 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
You know them as Smurfs, Schtroumpfs, Shlumpf or Pitufos... They were born a half a century ago and yet these little blue-skinned, white-hatted creatures are some of the most famous comic book characters ever created. Born from the imagination of Belgian artist Peyo, they first appeared in 1958 in another comic strip, Johan et Pirlouit, in a French children's magazine, Journal de Spirou.
To commemorate a birthday celebrated throughout the entire world, the Centre Belge de la BD is organising an exhibit, L'Union fait la Shtroumpf or "Smurf lies in Unity", with a unique perspective on the Smurf legacy: it is in their individual failings that the Smurfs find their communal strength...
From Sunday 1 June to Sunday 16 November 2008 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
CENTRE BELGE DE LA BANDE DESSINEE
20 rue des Sables
Zandstraat
BRUSSELS CITY 1000
02 219 19 80
02 219 23 76
