After thousands of pictures taken in and around the city I finally decided to open my website dedicated to anyone from tourists that wish to know more about the major attractions of the city to the long time resident that wants to rediscover Brussels and some of its lesser known treasures. More →
Parc de Woluwe
Remarkably well preserved the 186 acres strong Parc de Woluwe is a bowl of fresh air just 10 minutes outside of the city center. The Woluwe Park was Built between 1895 and 1899 by a Frenchman named Laîné under the orders of King Leopold II who had envisioned an English style park made out of [...]
Read more →fete de l’Iris hosted by Piknik Elektronik
Another Cool event nearby the main concert stage was the Piknik Elektronik at Place Du Musée (just next to the Mont des Arts) which featured from noon until 22:00 a set of DJ’s playing electronic music. All this was setup around 800 square meters of green grass lawn recreating a park/festival rave atmosphere. Location: View [...]
Read more →Fete de l’Iris Abba Mania concert
The main concert of the 11th of Mai at the Fête de l’Iris featured at 20:00 ABBA Mania. This band created in 1999 has been one of the most successful ABBA cover band to date playing 18 consecutive weeks at London ‘s West End Theatre. Famous around the globe they have to date traveled as [...]
Read more →Fete de l’Iris Abbey Road concert
The first of the two main acts on the free concerts of the Fête de l’Iris started at 18:00 on the 11th of Mai with the Belgian Beatles tribute band Abbey Road setup again right next to the Royal Palace of Brussels. Formed in 1987 the band made of Yves Laloux, Alain Pire, Dimitri Deboutte [...]
Read more →Fete de l’Iris Ozark Henry concert
The third part and main act of the Fête de l’Iris on the 10 of Mai was featuring the band Ozark Henry performing at 22:00. Involved through his life in several bands Piet Goddaer really gained recognition and celebrity when his Ozark Henry solo act which his 4th and latest album was released in 1999. [...]
Read more →Fete de l’Iris DAAN concert
The second part of the Fête de l’Iris was with the band Daan performing at 20:30. The band was formed in 1999 by Daan Stuyven a ex member of Dead Man Ray. Here are a few pictures of the Daan concert.
Read more →Fete de l’Iris Sharko concert
The Fête de l’Iris started tonight with the free Sharko concert which was setup right next to the Royal Palace of Brussels. Formed in 1997 by David Bartholomé, Sharko is a well known Belgian Indie Rock band with four albums to date released. Here are some ±50 pictures of the 1st of three Fête de [...]
Read more →Grim Reaper mimes
I’ve be happy to spot for the first time today two new Grim Reaper mimes right next to the Manneken Pis statue located at 1 Rue du Chêne. Always nice to see a new act in town especially since these artists are in short number in Brussels. Location: View Larger Map
Read more →bridge between the higher and lower town of Brussels
The bridge leading to the Poelaert elevator which separates the higher and lower town of Brussels where the Maroles are. Picture is taken from 85 rue des Minimes, 1000 Brussels. Location: View Larger Map The building seen in the back of the bridge is the Law Courts of Brussels.
Read more →The Poechenellekelder
Just a stone’s throw from the Manneken piss on the corner is where you will find the Poechenellekelder café, or just nicknamed “Poech” for the regulars. This typical Brussels pub with its phenomenal interior decor is one of the most lively in the center during the day and has varied clientele where the locals don’t [...]
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