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Anglo-Belgian Memorial

Anglo-Belgian Memorial, by Tom Malcolmson

Anglo-Belgian Memorial
Town: Brussels Address: Place Poelaert / Poelaertplein

The Anglo-Belgian War Memorial commemorates the heroic Belgian people who helped the British prisoners of war during World War I. Designed by the British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger (1885 – 1934), the monument was inaugurated in 1923 by the Prince of Wales. The composition in Brainvilliers stone features figures of a British and Belgian soldiers. The sides are covered with reliefs representing scenes of Belgian common folk tending to wounded British soldiers. A plaster cast of the statues of soldiers can be seen at the Army Museum in Brussels, and a plaster cast of the reliefs at the Imperial War Museum in London.

Atomium

Atomium, by Michael Rys

Atomium
Town: Brussels Phone: +32 2 474 8383

The Atomium, one of the trademark images of the Belgian capital, was erected as a temporary installation for the 1958 World Exhibition. However, the locals became so fond of the unusual creation of the engineer Andre Waterkeyn that it was left for good. The Atomium is a model of a molecule of an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion Times. It features nine massive spheres, symbolising nine Belgia provinces, connected with a network of corridors and an ultra-fast lift. The entire structure of Atomium weighs at least 2,400 tons. At its highest point, it reaches 102 metres. A special exhibition chronicles the construction and the history of this unconventional monument.

Brussels-Central

Brussels-Central, by Kate & Drew

Brussels-Central
Town: Brussels

Bruxelles-Central is the Belgian capital’s main railway station. This architectural gem sits exactly halfway between the other two principal train terminals, Bruxelles-Midi and Bruxelles-Nord. Designed by Victor Horta, the interesting building of the main station was completed in 1952. It has since served as a principal element of the North-South Junction, connecting all the major railway tracks in the capital. The underground platforms of Bruxelles-Central stretch along the block between rue de la Putterie, Boulevard de l'Impératrice, and rue de l'Infante Isabelle. The main hall and ticket offices can be accessed through the main entrance on boulevard de l'Impératrice.

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Brussels-Luxembourg Station
Town: Brussels Address: Under the European Parliament

The Brussels-Luxembourg Station is situated deep underground, right beneath the massive body of the European Parliament. Completed in 1854, the station became vital to the development of the entire financial district. Originally, it was located above ground. During the construction of the office complex of the European Parliament, its was thoroughly remodelled and converted into a subterranean station. Today, it’s operated by the Belgian national Railway and covers a total area of over 16,000 square metres. The original entrance hall to the station in now incorporated into the European Parliaments and serves as the main hall of the complex.

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Brussels-South
Town: Brussels Address: Avenue Fonsny 47B Phone: +32 2 528 28 28

Bruxelles-Midi is the main railway station for southern areas of Brussels. The original train terminal on the site was opened in 1869. The magnificent building designed by Payen replaced a former main station of the area, the Station des Bogards located near the Place Rouppe. Constructed only two decades earlier, Bogards soon proved too small to handle the ever-growing number of passengers. It contemporary replacement, Bruxelles-Midi, occupies the block between rue Couverte, rue des Vétérinaires, rue de France, and avenue Fonsny. In the first half of the 20th Century, it underwent a major renovation which largely modified its original appearance. In the 1990s, it was extended to hold the ultra-modern terminal for the Eurostar/ Thalys trains, accessible from rue de France.

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Cantillon Brewery
Town: Brussels Address: Rue Gheude 56 Phone: +32 2 521 49 28 e-mail: info@cantillon.be

One of Brussels’ most authentic traditional family breweries, the Cantillon Brewery, first opened its doors to customers as early as 1900. Originally founded by the Cantillon clan, it’s been run by the Van Roys after the last surviving member of the founding family passed the business on to his son-in-law, Jean-Pierre Van Roy. For the sake of tradition, the original name of the brewery has remained unchanged.
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Charlemagne
Town: Brussels Address: Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat, 170

The Charlemagne building is one of the many skyscrapers dotting the skyline of Brussels’ financial district. Its unique design, however, makes it particularly worthy of the attention of passers-by. Designed by Jacques Cuisinier, the building was completed in 1967 together with the Berlaymont; both structures were to house the scattered departments of the then-European Community. It was decided that the European Commission would not share the large Berlaymont with the Council. As a result, in 1971, the Charlemagne was made the Council’s secretariat. The buildings three wings and thirteen floors, also housing departments of the Commission dealing with issues of enlargement, trade, and interpreting.

Congreszuil (Colonne du Congrès)

Congreszuil (Colonne du Congrès), by Patrizia Palla

Congreszuil (Colonne du Congrès)
Town: Brussels Address: Congresplein / Place du Congrès

The Congress Column, rising 75 metres into the Brussels sky, was inaugurated in 1850. The author of the design was Joseph Poelaert, the later acclaimed creator of Palais de Justice. The column commemorates the National Congress which in 1831 created the constitution of Belgium. A 25-metre statue of the country’s first king, Leopold I, is mounted on the column. An eternal flame burns at the foot of the monument, in memory of all the Belgian victims of the two world wars. The column itself holds the grave of an unknown soldier. Every year, on Remembrance Day (November 11), an official ceremony is held at the site.

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