bars and cafés

A la Mort Subite

by Vincent
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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 Located at 7 rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagères.

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In front of the café A la Mort Subite

In front of the café A la Mort Subite

The interior from the back

The interior from the back

View of the back portion of the café

Sitting in the middle

From the entrance

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Skyscraper

Tours Belgacom

by Vincent
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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 Albert II.

in front of the Belcacom towers

in front of the Belcacom towers

The two towers are connected by a 39 meter long bridge at floors 26 & 27

The two towers are connected by a 39 meter long bridge at floors 26 & 27

View from under the glass monster

View from under the glass bridge

The peak of the Belgacom towers with its company logo and antenna

The peak of the Belgacom towers with its company logo and antenna
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statue

l’Homme de l’Atlantide statue

by Vincent
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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

Approaching the strange looking l'Homme de l'Atlantide statue

A closer look at this work of art seems to portrait oddly enough Donald Duck dressed in full scuba diving gear.

Donald Duck dressed in full scuba diving gear.

From the side

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