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Steets and Squares in Belgium
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Avenue de la Toison d'Or (Guldenvlieslaan)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Avenue de la Toison d'Or (Guldenvlieslaan)
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| L’Avenue de la Toison d’Or is a significant artery for commercial and cultural life in the centre of Brussels. Apart from numerous boutiques and restaurants, the avenue also boasts the UGC Cinema complex and the Galerie de la Toison d’Or shopping centre, which is known for its jewellery stores, associated with such names as Cartier and Holemans.
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Avenue Louise (Luizalaan)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Avenue Louise (Luizalaan)
Phone: +32 2 513 8940
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| Avenue Louise, constructed in 1847, is one of the most significant thoroughfares in Brussels, located in the most exclusive shopping district. The avenue is sometimes referred to as Brussels' equivalent to Champs-Elysées in Paris and New York's Fifth Avenue. Bordered by chestnut trees, it led directly to the popular green area of the Bois de la Cambre. The street was named to honour King Leopold II's daughter, Princess Louise-Marie. Today, Avenue Louise is home to numerous upmarket shops, exclusive restaurants and institutions. Apart from luxurious boutiques by such designers as Cartier,
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Boulevard de Waterloo (Waterloolaan)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Boulevard de Waterloo (Waterloolaan)
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| Boulevard de Waterloo is one of the main shopping areas in Brussels. The boulevard rapidly flourished when the city experienced its second population boom under the reign of Leopold II. It became the most distinguished promenade in the city, where the local upper class gathered in the newly opened restaurants, cafes, tea rooms and ice cream parlours. In spite of renovations, the avenue has preserved its former character, which is reflected in the architectural style of nearby buildings. Today, Boulevard de Waterloo is well known for its exclusive boutiques, associated with such names as Versace, C
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Boulevard du Midi (Zuidplein)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Boulevard du Midi (Zuidplein)
Phone: +32 2 514 4538
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| Boulevard du Midi is one of the most thriving hubs of Brussels. Not only is the boulevard the favourite meeting point of locals and tourists, it is also the seat of numerous cultural and social events, such as the Festival du Midi, held each year from mid-July to August. The boulevard is also home to Brussels' largest food market Marche du Midi, where products from all over the world are found.
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Grand Place (Marktplaats)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Grand Place (Marktplaats)
Phone: +32 2 279 43 65
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| Once considered the most splendid market square in Europe, Grand Place is the main tourist destination in Brussels, set in the very heart of the Old Town. This large square is surrounded by15th-century guild houses, the impressive Town Hall and Broodhuis (Breadhouse). The square's guild houses are rebuilt in lavish Baroque style, including the former workshops and residences of bakers, coopers, haberdashers, peddlers and butchers. Grand Place also hosts many cultural events, including the Ommegang pageant, which commemorates Emperor Charles V's reception by the citizens of Brussels in 1549. This celebration is held each year on the first Tuesday and Thursday in July, and is inaugurated by a majestic procession which begins in the Town Hall.
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Petite Rue des Bouchers
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Town: Brussels
Address: Petite Rue des Bouchers
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| The Petite Rue des Bouchers, perpendiculaar to the larger Rue des Bouchers, was also known under the names Crantje Straetje (Tap Street) and Rue du Cornet. In the beginning of the 19th Century, many butchers settled in this street after the original market area, Marché aux Tripes, was transformed into the herbs market, Marché aux Herbes. The street still boasts some 12 mansions dating back to the 17th and 18th Century. During the Belle Époque, the street was packed with numerous small music halls, such as the famous jazz club La Rose Noire, where the famous Belgian singer, Jacques Brel, received recognition in the 1950s. Unfortunately, the club had to close its doors and today is occupied by restaurant Les Armes de Bruxelles. Today, one of the most visited attractions of the picturesque Petite Rue des Bouchers is the Theatre de Marionnettes de Toone, situated at the end of the Impasse Schuddeveld. The theatre was created in 1966 by José Géal, the successor o
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Place d' Espagne (Spanjeplein)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Place d' Espagne (Spanjeplein)
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| Set in the heart of Brussels, the Place d'Espagne is a bustling avenue attracting both locals and tourists to its shopping and numerous cultural activities and festivals. Summer months on the avenue boast an annual event for jazz lovers, featuring daily live performances by the most popular European artists.
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Place des Martyrs (Martelarenplein)
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Town: Brussels
Address: Place des Martyrs (Martelarenplein)
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| Place des Martyrs, formerly Place Saint-Michel, was once a vegetable garden, until the war between Catholics and Protestants in September 1830. Built between 1773 and 1776, the square was named in honour of the 466 men who died fighting the Dutch Army. Often known as Brussels' equivalent of Place Vendome in Paris, Place des Martyrs showcases Neo-Classical architecture, favoured by the Austrian Habsburgs.
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