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Fountain by Pol Bury

by Vincent February 23, 2008
written by Vincent

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 Baudouin.

Fountain by Pol Bury
February 23, 2008 2 comments
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Statue Saint-Michel au Marché au poissons

by Vincent February 22, 2008
written by Vincent

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

February 22, 2008 2 comments
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Tours Belgacom

by Vincent February 21, 2008
written by Vincent

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
February 21, 2008 1 comment
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l’Homme de l’Atlantide statue

by Vincent February 20, 2008
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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

February 20, 2008 0 comments
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Taverne Manneken Pis

by Vincent February 19, 2008
written by Vincent

The Manneken Pis tavern will be hard for anyone to miss since its located at one of the most recognizable places of the city. Once facing of the iconic Manneken Pis statue turn 180 degrees and you will be standing right in front of it.

Outside view

Outside view Manneken Pis tavern

Entering the tavern enjoying the feel of its warm ambiance

Entering the tavern enjoying the feel of its warm ambiance

Bar section

Bar section

The place is nicely decorated with old lamps hanging from the ceiling and the furnace warms the place up even on a cold winter evening.

ambiance inside manneken piss tavern
February 19, 2008 1 comment
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