Archives for February 2008

Art nouveau 92 rue Africaine

February 29, 2008 by admin 1031 CommentArt+nouveau+92+rue+Africaine2008-02-29+17%3A29%3A35admin

Located At 92 rue Africaine is a privately owned house that was built in 1903 according to the plans of Architect De Lestré de Fabribeckers. Yet another example of the Art Nouveau Era in Brussels. … [Read more...] about Art nouveau 92 rue Africaine

Westmalle Trappist beer

February 28, 2008 by admin 1041 CommentWestmalle+Trappist+beer2008-02-28+15%3A42%3A21admin

For more than 200 years now the monks in the Abbey of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Westmalle have been brewing the famous Westmalle Triple beer. With a high alcohol content of 9% combined with a good mix of hops and malt it is absolutely a delight to drink. Once poured it reveals a lovely cloudy golden yellow/orange color and its foam is smooth but steady, giving an … [Read more...] about Westmalle Trappist beer

Girls statues outside the EU Charlemagne Building

February 27, 2008 by admin 98Leave a Comment2008-02-27+17%3A57%3A52admin

These Bronzes Statues of young girls are found in front of the Charlemagne building which is one of the many the European Union Institutions of Brussels. They were made by sculptor René Julien in 1998. Located right next to the Shuman subway station at 170 Rue de la Loi. The set of bronze sculptures in their entirety The statue to the right is called … [Read more...] about Girls statues outside the EU Charlemagne Building

Maison Communale d’Anderlecht

February 26, 2008 by admin 101Leave a CommentMaison+Communale+d%27Anderlecht2008-02-26+14%3A32%3A06admin

La maison communale d’Anderlecht or in English the Anderlecht Town hall was completed in 1879. It was built according to the plans of Architect Van Ysendijck in Flemish neo-Renaissance style and is located at 1 Place du Conseil, 1070 Brussels. Frontal view of the Anderlecht Town hall Just under the buildings tower The main entrance from the … [Read more...] about Maison Communale d’Anderlecht

Cat on a bike sculpture

February 25, 2008 by admin 1002 CommentsCat+on+a+bike+sculpture2008-02-25+10%3A41%3A44admin

The Cat on a bike is a sculpture made by artist Alain Séchas entitled "La Cycliste" that was ordered by the city of Brussels in 2005 for the sum of 100 000 €. It can be found just in front of the Galeries Royales on the corner of rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagères. … [Read more...] about Cat on a bike sculpture

A la Mort Subite

February 24, 2008 by admin 99Leave a CommentA+la+Mort+Subite2008-02-24+18%3A24%3A04admin

Opened in 1928, A la Mort Subite is one of the longest continuously opened cafés of Brussels. Currently the 4th Generation of the Vossen family runs the place and they have made it sure that it retains all of its authenticity. Famous artists through the years like Jacques Brel, Maurice Béjart or Annie Cordy used to come have a beer in this establishment. You can find it … [Read more...] about A la Mort Subite

Fountain by Pol Bury

February 23, 2008 by admin 902 CommentsFountain+by+Pol+Bury2008-02-23+20%3A52%3A43admin

This abstract water fountain made of steel was created in 1995 by now deceased artist Pol Bury. It can be found at the junction of Boulevard Albert II and Baudoin. … [Read more...] about Fountain by Pol Bury

Statue Saint-Michel au Marché au poissons

February 22, 2008 by admin 922 Comments2008-02-22+14%3A03%3A00admin

The Statue of Archangel Michael patron Saint of the city of Brussels can be found standing proudly on top of a building on the corner Rue Locquenghein and Quai au bois de construction just after the Marché aux Poissons. Saint-Michael trampling Satan … [Read more...] about Statue Saint-Michel au Marché au poissons

Tours Belgacom

February 21, 2008 by admin 911 CommentTours+Belgacom2008-02-21+11%3A46%3A15admin

The Belcacom towers were build between 1992 and 1994 according to the plans of architects Michel Jaspers & Partners. The buildings serve as headquarters to the Belgacom group, leaders in the Belgian telecommunications sector. At 102 meters (or 134 meters if you include the antenna) and 32 floors it is the 3rd tallest skyscraper of Brussels. Located 27 at Boulevard du Roi … [Read more...] about Tours Belgacom

l’Homme de l’Atlantide statue

February 20, 2008 by admin 89Leave a Comment2008-02-20+19%3A36%3A41admin

The Man from Atlantis statue is part of a fountain created in 2003 by sculptor Luk Van Soom. It is Located just in front of the Hilton at 38 Boulevard de Waterloo in between the Porte de Namur and Louise subway station. Approaching the strange looking statue A closer look at this work of art seems to portrait oddly enough Donald Duck dressed in full scuba diving … [Read more...] about l’Homme de l’Atlantide statue