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Just an hour from Brussels, this castle set amid its moats hides three museums and offers a unique insight into history, rural life, and nature.

Lost in the heart of the Famenne region, surrounded by moats still filled with water, this Belgian castle is much more than just a historical site. While its elegant silhouette immediately catches the eye, it is what li...

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This square in Brussels is home to the largest surrealist work in the world—and you probably walk past it without even noticing.

Although this mysterious man in a bowler hat has officially become the world's largest surrealist work of art, many passers-by still ignore him every day as they cross Place Rogier. Spanning the 30 floors of the Cardo H...

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Just 30 minutes from Brussels, this medieval red brick castle is one of the country’s most famous princely residences, and its grounds were inspired by Le Nôtre, the gardener of Versailles.

Just 30 minutes from Brussels, the Château de Rixensart proudly dominates its estate like the guardian of Belgium's seigneurial heritage. With its foundations and Brabant Renaissance architecture, this princely reside...

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A stone’s throw from Brussels, this medieval treasure can be found nestled in the hills—a castle with a striking contrast between medieval style and romantic neo-Gothic architecture.

A true guardian of the region's medieval past, Gaasbeek Castle is a cultural and artistic gem nestled among the green hills on the outskirts of Brussels. Built nearly 800 years ago, this with walls steeped in history o...

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Night at the Museum for real? In Brussels, sleep among the largest collection of dinosaur skeletons in Europe during two exceptional night events for young and old alike.

The famous Natural Sciences Institute in Brussels is opening its doors exceptionally for two unforgettable nights that promise to leave a lasting impression... and make the eyes of young and old alike light up. A first...

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Just an hour from Brussels, this free and little-known open-air museum houses masterpieces by Rodin, Wim Delvoye, Renoir, and Henry Moore.

Between lush gardens and discreet paths, this park covering more than 30 hectares transforms a simple stroll into a true artistic journey. Classical and contemporary sculptures stand side by side, as do interactive work...

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Renaissance-style castle and majestic gardens – a timeless escape just 30 minutes from Brussels.

Want to get away from it all, just a stone's throw from Brussels? Come and explore the Domaine Régional Solvay, Walloon Brabant 's treasure trove south of the . An enchanted and unique place where French gardens blend w...

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Did you know? At the end of the ’80s, a real popular revolt set the Marolles ablaze: mattresses were even used as barricades!

For beneath the polished cobblestones of the city center, the capital hides a rough and deeply human story. And to tell it, there are images that speak louder than words. The picture of mattresses spread out in the rue...

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The people of Brussels wanted it destroyed: this medieval vestige was saved in extremis in 1840, and is now a museum in the heart of Brussels.

In the heart of bustling Brussels, between Place Louise and Gare du Midi, stands an enchanting building over 600 years old. is the ultimate reminder of Brussels' second city wall, and a true testament to the Belgian ca...

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The largest-ever exhibition dedicated to the famous French photographer Robert Doisneau sets up 1h from Brussels

Over 400 photographs to rediscover the tender, deeply human gaze of one of the greatest masters of 20th-century photography. Just 1 hour from Brussels, Liège hosts a major exhibition dedicated to Robert Doisneau. Pr...

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