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 Gallery annex dwelling for artists |
26-28 Rue des Chartreux Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 1469 |
This gallery for young contemporary art is run by the city of Brussels, but it is more than just a gallery. A number of young artists (mainly foreigners on scholarships) actually live in this old house in the bustling neighbourhood near De Beurs/La Bourse. Expositions (sometimes of the inhabitants' work) are generally fresh, a shade wild and impressive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Church on Vismêt |
Place Sainte-Catherine Brussels 1000 Belgium |
Taking up most of the Place Sainte-Catherine , Saint Catherine's Church was designed in 1854 by Joseph Poelaert, who also designed Brussels' colossal Palais de Justice. The church still has the tower from the original 17th century church, which was actually part of the town's first fortified enclosure. Services in the chapel are held daily at 8am and in the church on Sunday mornings at 10am. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jelle Druyts  |
 Photo: Jon Amato |
 Photo: Veronica Gomez |
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 Photo: Barbara Dunn |
 Photo: Veronica Gomez |
 Photo: Yves L Coupez |
 Photo: Erin Lynch |
 Photo: Vincent Wautier |
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Fine example of Flemish Baroque |
Place du Béguinage Brussels 1000 Belgium |
This large church stands in a quiet part of town and was designed by Luc Fayd'herbe, a pupil of Rubens. It is a great example of Flemish baroque in Belgium. Inside you'll find a beautiful pulpit and paintings by the seventeenth-century Brussels painter Van Loon. The inside is beautifully proportioned with baroque decoration on the Gothic structures. The convent here once held as many as 1200 nuns before it disappeared in the 19th century. Services are held in French at 5p on Saturdays and in Dutch at 10a on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Laura Marie |
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Comic strip museum |
20 Zandstraat 20 Rue des Sables Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 219 1980 http://www.fumetti.org/cbc/cbc... |
Housed in the artistic setting of the Waucquez Warehouses, built in 1906 for a local businessman by Victor Horta, two of Belgium's specialties go hand-in-hand: Art Nouveau and comics. There is a fascinating permanent exhibition featuring comics from more than 650 artists. When WWII ended, many comic artists emerged, most notable was Hergé who was best known for his comic strip, Tintin. The popularity of the comics was stapled into the Belgian culture, becoming the so-called "9th Art". There are also regular temporary exhibitions. In this museum you will find various history, drawings, and three-dimensional recreations that will surely be a fun day out for the whole family. To round out your visit, there is a great comic strip shop, a wonderful café and the largest library of comic strips in the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Eleonora Pantò |
 Photo: Simon Montagu |
 Photo: Katarina Wiberg |
 Photo: Katarina Wiberg |
 Photo: D. Mendaña |
 Photo: Londo Mollari |
 Photo: Jeff Bergan |
 Photo: Anita-Louise Cory |
 Photo: Colin Masterson |
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Fascinating facade from 18th century |
46 Rue de Flandre Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 3333 http://www.bellone.be/ |
This house contains one of the most impressive Baroque facades in Brussels, build 1697-1708 by the sculptor and architect of the Grand Place (Main Market Square) Jean Cosijn. The bust above the main door represents La Bellone, the God of War. The house is an information and support centre for different cultural organisations like Association de la Promotion de Spectacles pour Enfants, Center Belge de l'instituit International de Theatre, Maison de la Parole, Contredanse and many more. Besides the facade, you can also admire a few sculptures by Francis Andre and Herman Closson. Review © 2007, Wcities |
