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Brussels: 1998 857; ii, iv (cultural) The Grand-Place, the central square of the City of Brussels, is surrounded by a collection of buildings that reflect the evolution of a highly successful mercantile city. Most buildings were constructed after the end of the 17th century, following the Bombardment of Brussels by the French in
Tourist attractions in the City of Brussels and in the Brussels-Capital Region. Subcategories. This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. C.
The Atomium, with over 600,000 visitors per year, is the most popular tourist attraction in Brussels, and acts as an international symbol of both the city and country. [17] In addition to its heritage value, it is also a cultural place and an art centre. [ 17 ]
In March 2015, the government of the Brussels-Capital Region and Groupe PSA reached an agreement for the sale of the site. The sale, for €20.5 million was finalized on 29 October 2015. [12] When the museum was unable to use works from the federal art collection, it partnered with the Centre Pompidou to provide artworks and knowhow. [13]
The façade was restored in 1854–1858 by the City of Brussels' architect, Victor Jamaer , and again in 1907–1913 by the architect Jean Segers. [9] Nowadays, a Starbucks coffee shop is located on the ground floor of this building.
The Mont des Arts (French, pronounced [mɔ̃ dez‿aʁ]) or Kunstberg (Dutch, pronounced [ˈkʏnstbɛr(ə)x] ⓘ), meaning "Hill/Mount of the Arts", is an urban complex and historic site in central Brussels, Belgium, including the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR), the National Archives of Belgium, the Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, and a public garden.
The Heysel Plateau (French: Plateau du Heysel; Dutch: Heizelplateau) or Heysel Park (French: Parc du Heysel; Dutch: Heizelpark), usually shortened to Heysel (French:) or Heizel (Dutch: [ˈɦɛizəl] ⓘ), is a neighbourhood, park and exhibition space in Laeken, in the north-west of the City of Brussels, Belgium, where the Brussels International Exposition of 1935 and the 1958 Brussels World's ...
The palace is situated in the Sablon/Zavel district (south-eastern part of Brussels' city centre), between the Rue aux Laines / Wolstraat and the Square du Petit Sablon / Kleine Zavelsquare. This site is served by Porte de Namur/Naamsepoort metro station (on lines 2 and 6 of the Brussels Metro ), as well as the tram stop Petit Sablon / Kleine ...