Archives for June 2008

Drug Opera

June 29, 2008 by admin 161Leave a CommentDrug+Opera2008-06-29+16%3A26%3A44admin

A rather large English style pub spread over three floor the Drug Opera bar and restaurant takes its name from an old pharmacy that used to occupy previously the same location. Place is rarely ever packed so it makes it a good spot for a drink or some quick food in a calm decor away from the hustle and bustle. Location: View Larger Map Photos of the Drug Opera from outside … [Read more...] about Drug Opera

View over Brussels from 10th floor of Parking 58

June 26, 2008 by admin 1601 Comment2008-06-26+16%3A04%3A50admin

You could pass by the shapeless building of the Parking 58 hundreds of times without even noticing it. Though the structure is uninteresting by itself it does have a surprise in store for those looking to get a free panoramic view from high up of the city of Brussels. All you need to do is take the elevator to the last open floor to get a superb view over Brussels from all … [Read more...] about View over Brussels from 10th floor of Parking 58

Brussels police demonstration Grand Place

June 25, 2008 by admin 159Leave a Comment2008-06-25+20%3A11%3A34admin

While I was passing by the Grand Place today I noticed a large crowd gathered and some sort of police demonstration that was going on and decide to take some photos of the event that was already well underway. It was in fact the annual "fastes de la police de Bruxelles Capitale" event that celebrates the Police of Brussels. The Belgian Police had just received a new motorcycle … [Read more...] about Brussels police demonstration Grand Place

War Pigeons commemorative statue

June 24, 2008 by admin 1582 CommentsWar+Pigeons+commemorative+statue2008-06-24+18%3A17%3A25admin

Belgium is most likely the only country in the world to possess a statute to honor the "pigeon soldat" or soldier pigeon and his contribution during both Great World wars. Whether released at 500 m or 100 km from home, even in certain cases over 1,500 km, the messenger pigeon has that fantastic ability to always know its way back.This trait was detected a long time ago, … [Read more...] about War Pigeons commemorative statue

Mini Europe

June 19, 2008 by admin 1553 CommentsMini+Europe2008-06-19+12%3A35%3A07admin

The theme park of Mini-Europe is one of outstanding quality where all the countries in the European Union are represented here in 1:25 scale models of buildings of socio-cultural, historic and symbolic interest. The 6 acre wide park includes the Acropolis of Athens, Danish houses from the days of the Vikings, Leuven town hall, the austere monastery of El Escorial commissioned … [Read more...] about Mini Europe

Colonial Belgian Architecture

June 18, 2008 by admin 157Leave a CommentColonial+Belgian+Architecture2008-06-18+14%3A24%3A09admin

A few places in the center of Brussels still have remnants it's colonial times and display Art inspired by the vegetation and animal life of the once Belgian Congo, The most recurrent theme is the banana. As seen here on top of a building at 75 rue Antoine Dansaert The building was erected in 1927 for Gerard Koninckx Frères an exotic fruit wholesalers by Eugene … [Read more...] about Colonial Belgian Architecture

Mappa Mundo

June 17, 2008 by admin 1561 CommentMappa+Mundo2008-06-17+19%3A36%3A00admin

In the trendy Halles St.Géry area the Mappa Mundo café is a popular hang with a cosmopolitan crowd set inside a cozy and warm extravagant decor. The terrace is always packed with people in the summertime. Though it features a good selection of beers the Cocktails menu is quite limited but the excellent Caipirinhas, Strawberry Margaritas and Mojitos which are sold by the glass … [Read more...] about Mappa Mundo

Parc Malou

June 9, 2008 by admin 1491 CommentParc+Malou2008-06-09+17%3A33%3A09admin

The Parc Malou with its 20 acres is the largest park of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert but also the oldest. Amoung other things It features the Moulin Lindekemale (old mill), The Château Malou (Castle), A large playground for children, a fishermen's pond, walks along the rivière Woluwe (Woluwe river) and sightings of wildlife such as ducks and swans. Location: View Larger … [Read more...] about Parc Malou

Le Roi des Belges

June 4, 2008 by admin 154Leave a CommentLe+Roi+des+Belges2008-06-04+07%3A01%3A59admin

Strategically located right in the trendy place Saint Géry Le Roi des Belges is a popular laid back atmosphere café with a nice terrace and some good background music. Calm during the daytime it gets quite busy and packed at night sometimes featuring a DJ. The menu offers a mix of good but simple foods for a snack, a decent choice of beers, coffee and cold drinks. At the first … [Read more...] about Le Roi des Belges