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Girls statues outside the EU Charlemagne Building
2008-02-27 18:57:00
These Bronzes Statues of young girls are found in front of the Charlemagne building which is one of the many the European Union Institutions of Brussels. They were made by sculptor René Julien in 1998. Located right next to the Shuman subway station at 170 Rue de la Loi.   The set of bronze sculptures in their ...
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Maison Communale d?Anderlecht
2008-02-26 15:32:00
La maison communale d?Anderlecht or in English the Anderlecht Town hall was completed in 1879. It was built according to the plans of Architect Van Ysendijck in Flemish neo-Renaissance style and is located at 1 Place du Conseil, 1070 Brussels.   Frontal view of the Anderlecht Town hall   Just under the buildings tower   The main entrance from the interior   The ...

l’?Homme de l’?Atlantide’ statue
2008-02-20 20:36:00
The Man from Atlantis statue is part of a fountain created in 2003 by sculptor Luk Van Soom. It is Located just in front of the Hilton at 38 Boulevard de Waterloo in between the Porte de Namur and Louise subway station.   Approaching the strange looking statue A closer look at this work of art seems ...
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Angel statue
2008-02-19 19:14:00
Like an angel fallen from grace this once proud statue of another age now sits on top of a temple dedicated to vice. Located on Rue d’Aarschot and just behind the North train station our Angel now announces officially the start of the red light district of Brussels… addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brusselspictures.com%2F 2008%2F02%2F19%2Fangel-statue%2F'; ...
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Taverne Manneken Pis
2008-02-19 18:22:00
The Manneken Pis tavern will be hard for anyone to miss since its located at one of the most recognizable places of the city. Once facing of the iconic Manneken Pis statue turn 180 degrees and you will be standing right in front of it. Outside view Entering the tavern enjoying the feel of its warm ...

WTC tower I and II
2008-02-18 21:00:00
The World Trade Center tower 1 and 2 which were respectively built in 1973 and 1974 are at 102 meters and 28 floors high the 9th tallest buildings of the city of Brussels. They are located just in front of the Brussels North train station at 30 Boulevard du Roi Albert II.   addthis_url ...
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Billy the Cat mural
2008-02-17 18:28:00
The Billy the Cat mural can be found at 24 Rue d’Ophem. The Belgian Duo Stephen Desberg and Stéphane Colman are the ones to have created this comic strip in 1981. They currently have 11 albums made and an animated cartoon show inspired from comic strip was produced in 1996.   addthis_url ...
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Villa Germaine
2008-02-16 23:27:00
The Villa Germaine with its colorful bricks and lovely tiles is another fine example of Art Nouveau. Its located around square Ambiorix at 24 avenue Palmerston. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brusselspictures.com%2F 2008%2F02%2F16%2Fvilla-germaine%2F'; addthis_title = 'Villa+Germaine'; addthis_pub = '';

Eglise Saint-Joseph
2008-02-15 19:32:00
L’église Saint -Joseph or in English the Saint-Joseph Church is the core and heart of the “Quartier Leopold”, this national monument celebrating Belgium’s patron saint, was built between 1842 and 1849 and was designed by T.-F. Suys, architect of the “Civil society for the Extension and Embellishment of Brussels” which was at the origin of this ...

Compte Charles Woeste statue
2008-02-14 14:49:00
Charles Woeste (1837-1922) was a Lawyer and an important Political figure of Belgium. He played a big role in the foundation of the Catholic Party in his earlier career then moved onto being a member of the parliament and eventually became Minister of Justice. As gratitude for his service to the country in 1914 and ...
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Tour du Midi
2008-02-13 16:57:00
La tour du Midi which would be roughly translated in English into the South Tower is the tallest building of Brussels and of the whole country of Belgium as well. With 32 stories it stands at 150 meters or 162 depending if you include the antenna. The South Tower was build by the state between ...
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Delirium Tremens Café
2008-02-12 20:09:00
The Delirium Tremens Café is a true paradise for beer lovers. With a selection of over 2000 different beers the menu handed out by the waiter seems even thicker than a phone book directory. Not surprisingly then that under these circumstances on the 9 January 2004 it has won the very prestigious Guinness book of ...

Moules et Frites
2008-02-10 14:53:00
Moules et Frites is a very typical Belgian dish composed of steamed mussels served with fries and a bit of mayonnaise. Usually always comes with a beer but alternatively some prefer wine to it. Quick snapshot of last nights diner   Want to try and make them in the comfort of your own home ?   Here’s the recipe for Moules et Frites Marinières : Chop a small stick of celery and an onion Place in a saucepan with a 100 grams of butter Cover and cook for about 10 minutes without allowing the vegetables to brown Add 1 liter of cleaned mussels (change the water several times when washing them) Salt lightly, add a pinch of ground pepper and the juice of half a lemon Cover and cook for another 10 minutes When all the mussels have opened place in a large salad bowl Add some chopped parsley to the cooking stock and pour over the mussels Serve with French fries

Hotel Van Eetvelde
2008-02-08 19:08:00
The Hotel Van Eetvelde is a magnificent Art Nouveau townhouse that was designed in two stages by Victor Horta. The bold facade of no.4, with its visible metal structure, dates from 1895. The architect has been particularly innovative with this, as well as with the interior spaces, which are organized around a glassed in ...

Godefroid de Bouillon statue
2008-02-07 19:50:00
The statue of Godfrey of Bouillon is located at Place Royale or in English at Royal Square right in front of the Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg church. Born around 1060 in Baisy-Thy, province of Brabant in what is part of modern-day Belgium he was the first King of Jerusalem. He followed Pope Urban II’s call for the liberation ...
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Carillon du Mont des Arts
2008-02-06 12:15:00
Le Carillon du Mont des Arts is a Jacquemart Carillion clock with 24 bells found on a arch of the Mont des Arts. You can notice 12 figurines that represent important historic and folkloric figures of Brussels through the ages. Jacquemart type clocks can be recognized by the character on top which marks every hour ...

Falstaff
2008-02-05 19:11:00
Le Falstaff is a famous café of Brussels with a classic Art Nouveau decor and a impressive selection of Belgian cuisine. Located at 17 rue Henri Maus it can be found just left of the stock exchange and is well worth a visit. The entrance Stained glass windows in the back A view from the opposite side ...

Grande Synagogue de Bruxelles
2008-02-03 19:59:00
La Grande Synagogue de Bruxelles , or in English The Great Synagogue of Brussels is located at 32 Rue de la Regence. It was designed in 1875 by the architect De Keyser in the Romanesque-Byzantine style. The city of Brussels counts today about 15000 residents of the Jewish faith. Close up on the facade   ...

Don Quichotte et Sancho Panza
2008-02-02 18:25:00
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza statue at Place d’Espagne . These are the two main characters depicted in Miguel de Cervantes fictional novel Don Quijote de la Mancha published in 1604. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brusselspictures.com%2F 2008%2F02%2F02%2Fdon-quichotte-et-sancho- panza%2F'; addthis_title = 'Don+Quichotte+et+Sancho+Panza'; addthis_pub = '';
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Mime in a trench coat
2008-01-31 18:47:00
Mime Artist in a trench coat, all dressed of grey posing on the left side of the main entrance to the Galeries royales Saint-Hubert.   addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brusselspictures.com%2F 2008%2F01%2F31%2Fmime-in-a-trench-coat%2F '; addthis_title = 'Mime+in+a+trench+coat'; addthis_pub = '';

Eglise Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours
2008-01-30 20:05:00
Église Notre-Dame -du-Bon-Secours, or in English the church of Our Lady of Assistance is located at Rue du Marché au Charbon. Originally a modest 12th century chapel that became too small for the growing Parish the architects Pierre-Paul Merckx and Jean Corvrindt demolished the surrounding walls and built in 1669 the church we know of ...
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Queen Elisabeth statue
2008-01-29 18:41:00
Queen Elisabeth of Belgium statue, born Elisabeth of Bavaria. Her ascension from Duchess to Queen came in 1900 when she married Prince Albert who later became King of Belgium and reigned from 1909 to 1934. She became popular among the Belgians during WWI for her visits on the front lines to wounded soldiers and ...
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Chapelle de la Madeleine
2008-01-28 20:28:00
Chapelle de la Madeleine or in English The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is one of the oldest churches in Brussels, having been established by the Brothers of Mercy in the 13th century. Excavations carried out when the church was last restored (1956-1958) revealed sub-foundation walls, thereby proving the existence of a much older ...
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Eglise Notre-Dame de la Chapelle
2008-01-27 19:39:00
The building of this impressive Notre-Dame -de-la-Chapelle Church shows well the transition between its original Romanesque to later Gothic launched in 1210 that was eventually completed during the 13th century. This church suffered all through history’s turmoil: transformations, a bombardment, fire, pillage, and multiple reconstructions dating from 15th century, as well as many long and meticulous restorations ...
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Belgian waffles
2008-01-26 19:51:00
On of the many Belgian waffles shops in Brussels. Here this one on rue de l’Étuve a few steps from the famous Manneken Pis statue.   Attractive display of Belgian waffles with various toppings The girl on the left is cooking a fresh batch using wafer irons The one on the right now cutting them into individual portions Here ...

Broussaille mural
2008-01-25 18:48:00
The Broussaille mural can be found at 41 Rue du Marché au Charbon beside the Plattesteen café. A homage to the work of Frank Pé known for his Zoo and Broussaille comic strip albums. This street is also a very lively area of Brussels at night recommended for its cafés and bars all along it.   ...
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Ric Hochet mural
2008-01-24 19:27:00
This Ric Hochet comic stip mural is found at 9 Rue du bon Secours in Brussels. Its a homage to the work of Gilbert Gascard known under the pseudonym of Tibet who published with André-Paul Duchâteau 80 Ric Hochet albums since 1963. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brusselspictures.com%2F 2008%2F01%2F24%2Fric-hochet-mural%2F'; addthis_title = 'Ric+Hochet+mural'; ...
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Cirio Cafe
2008-01-23 19:13:00
The Cirio Café is quite an institution in Brussels. Opened in 1886 it kept all the glory of its original Art Nouveau decor and as you enter the feeling of a place frozen in time is what first comes to mind. I doubt little has really changed since its opening. Sure worth a visit if ...
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Charles Karel Buls fountain
2008-01-22 18:27:00
The Charles Karel Buls statue is found at the Agora Square right next to the rue du marché aux herbes. It’s a memorial in the honor of Charles Buls who was mayor of Brussels from 1881 until 1899. He is remembered most of all today for his fight to vote laws to preserve and fund ...
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Gare centrale
2008-01-21 18:51:00
Gare de Bruxelles Central, or in English the Brussels Central train station was opened in 1952. Initially designed by the famous Belgian architect Victor Horta it was Maxime Brunfaut who finished it according to his plans after he died in 1947. With 140 000 daily passengers it is the busiest of all railway stations in ...