Waterloo in Belgium lies approx. 15 km south of the center of Brussels. The Battle of Waterloo June 18, 2015, marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. After Napoleon’s return from exile, he recruited a new army to enforce his claim to power. The alliance of the British, with General Wellington and the […]
Marché du Midi – Brussels
The Marché du Midi is regarded as Europe’s largest street market.Let yourself be enchanted by the exotic multicultural atmosphere. Location The Marché du Midi is located in front of the Gare de Bruxelles – Midi (Brussel Zuid), the Brussels-South Railway Station. Since the railway route here is led on high tracks, the market extends as […]
Cinquantenaire – Park of the Fiftieth Anniversary
The Cinquantenaire, Park of the Fiftieth Anniversary, in Dutch Jubelpark, in Brussels was founded on occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the independence of Belgium in 1880. On the former military training area, it was originally planned to organize a world exhibition for the independence celebration. The world exhibition took place in 1897. The park […]
Highliners or the Fight with the Atom – Atomium
Highliners Highliners as well as Slackliners balance on a 35mm wide nylon or polyester webbing. The difference is that the Highliners are practicing high above the ground. As we reach the Atomium on a rainy overcast afternoon, we could see people were on one of the atoms. Getting closer, we can also see a rope. […]
The city center of Brussels at night
At sunset, the city center of Brussels seems to turn into a single restaurant. Everywhere there are tables in front of the doors and hungry locals and tourists are spoiled for choice. But it is not quite as homogeneous as it seems. In the lanes Rue des Boucher and Petit Rue des Boucher the fish […]
Visiting the Royal Palace Brussels
The Royal Palace Brussels lies in the heart of the city. During one of our walks we see that it is opened to the public. We are surprised that the admission is free and very pleased that filming is permitted. Since 1965 it is tradition that the Brussels royal palace opens its gates for visitors […]
Atomium – landmark of Brussels
The Atomium is the landmark of Brussels. It was constructed for the EXPO 58 and was originally provided with an aluminum outer skin. In 2004 the outer skin was replaced by high-grade steel. Since then, the Atomium glooms in new splendor. The Atomium represents an iron crystal structure of 9 atoms and is symbolic of […]
European Quarter of Brussels
In the European Quarter of Brussels, the capital of Europe, you find the seat of the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the second seat of the European Parliament, beside Strasbourg. It is Saturday, no working day for the parliamentarians, but we want to see the place where a significant influence on our everyday […]
Exploring the city center of Brussels
A walk exploring the city center of Brussels is really an adventure. Nooks and crannies, houses facades similar to those of the Middle Ages and countless people from all continents. Before we went to Brussels, we wondered what is actually typically Belgian? Although we had already been here for a few times to attend conferences […]
Brussels – walking north to south
Brussels is a city which cannot be described with a cliche. The city has different faces. This is due not only to the architecture, which is characterized by various stylistic epochs, but also due to the complexity of its population. In Brussels, 57 % of the population have a migration background. 4K UHD Video -> […]
