The largest fresco of Belgium can now be admired along the walls of the De Wand tram station in Laeken. Just a stone's throw from the Atomium along tramway lines 4, 19 and 23 the De Wand station is a symbolic crossing point between the suburbs and the city of Brussels. Entitled “The Walk”, this massive work of art was created by 30 graffiti artists from Belgium and beyond was … [Read more...] about Europe’s biggest graffiti wall along tram station De Wand
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Brosella Folk and Jazz Festival in Osseghem Park
The open-air Green Theatre in Laeken's Osseghem Park, hosted this year again the 34th edition of the free and annual Brosella Folk & Jazz Festival. Twenty concerts are spread over two days and featured in this lovely leafy-green setting. The first day is dedicated to folk musicians and the second to jazz. The pictures are taken on the second day and feature the Avishai … [Read more...] about Brosella Folk and Jazz Festival in Osseghem Park
Tribute to Hergé fresco by Mezzo in Laeken
Mural art realized by Mezzo, the creator of the King of the Flies comic strip illustrations as a tribute to Hergé. Mezzo of his real name Pascal Mesemberg was born in Drancy in 1960. At the age of 17, he began his career by sending illustrations in various magazines and graphzines Paris where he published his first comic strip in Métal Aventure and then collaborated with Zoulou … [Read more...] about Tribute to Hergé fresco by Mezzo in Laeken
Cimetière de Laeken
The Laeken cemetery is the oldest of all the cemeteries in Brussels still in function. Very popular among tourists and residents alike it's often dubbed as the little brother of the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris. The Cimetière de Laeken rose massively in popularity when the Royal family chose the adjacent Notre-Dame de Laeken Church as their burial grounds. Since then it … [Read more...] about Cimetière de Laeken
Notre-Dame de Laeken
l'Église Notre-Dame de Laeken (Our Lady of Laeken Church) is well known as the official burial place for Belgium's kings and queens. The Construction of this church began in 1854 to honor the memory of the first Queen of the Belgians Louise-Marie, who died in 1850. The architect J. Poelaert was chosen after a competition was held, but he resigned from the project in 1865. This … [Read more...] about Notre-Dame de Laeken
Monument A nos héros de 1914-1918 in Laeken
Monument dedicated to the Heroes of the First World War in Laeken. The statue features a Woman, symbolizing the Motherland holding a sword and shield with at it's base engraved in stone the words "Souvenez Vous" meaning in English Remember. The names of all the inhabitants of Laeken who died during the conflict are also engraved. Location of the World War I Monument of … [Read more...] about Monument A nos héros de 1914-1918 in Laeken
Lincoln comic strip mural
Lincoln, is a popular French comic strip created by Jérôme, Olivier & Anne-Claire Jouvray which portraits the theme of the lonely cowboy. The main character Lincoln is a lost soul drifting across the country without any purpose in life. One day God crosses his path and promising him happiness and immortality sets him on a mission to uphold justice. Location of the Lincoln … [Read more...] about Lincoln comic strip mural