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.
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The Magritte Museum, the largest collection of Magritte’s works in the world
From 2 June 2009
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, GDF SUEZ, the Belgian government and the Magritte Foundation will inaugurate the world’s largest museum devoted to the work of René Magritte in the(...)
Symbolism in Europe
From 26th March to 27th June 2010
The exhibition will trace the evolution of symbolism, whose origins go back to the romantic painting of the end of the 19th Century. It will follow symbolism’s developments by themes in a broadest(...)
Frida Kahlo
From 16th January to 18th April 2010
The ultimate Mexican (self-)portrait, Frida Kahlo’s disconcerting gaze stares out from the Museo Olmedo collection, the world’s largest (private) collection of her work. 19 paintings, an etching, six(...)
The Gallery of Evolution
The Gallery of Evolution opens in a historic hall at the Museum of Natural Sciences, which has been restored to its former grandeur, after superb renovation work. The new permanent exhibition, unique(...)
Biodiversity 2010
To 31 December 2010
Halting the loss of biodiversity, a real challenge for all of us! 2010 has been declared “International Year of Biodiversity” by the UN. This year is a real challenge for the inhabitants of our(...)
