Somewhere in BXL: The house where the great Erasmus lived
There is one place in Brussels where you can rediscover the life, works, and the world of Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch
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Cult’Art
Brussels Hidden Gems: Jeanneke Pis – Is it time to bring Brussels’s pissing girl out of the darkness?
Most visitors to Brussels are familiar with the Manneken Pis. The small statue of a boy urinating on the corner
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33 proud Belgian belfries on UNESCO World Heritage List
In the 11th century, the feudal system was waning. The cities, however, were very much on the rise. Their economic
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Brussels Hidden Gems: See the buried River Senne and True Heart of Brussels
In the centre of Brussels, just five minutes on foot from the tourist hub that is Grand Place, lies a
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Discover the flint Museum in Eben-Emael
Between 1951 and 1965, an impressive yet sombre 33m-high square structure was constructed out of flint on the crest of
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James Ensor: The painter of masks who was besotted with Ostend
The garish colours give the impression of joyous vivacity. Until you notice the pale, chalky background and an eerie tension
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NOWN: A photography project showing Brussels through the eyes of its people
“Nown” is a contraction of the English terms “now” and “own” which express, respectively, temporality and belonging. “Nown,” it’s
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Cathedral of Our Lady: The Jewel of Tournai
Belgium has numerous beautiful churches and cathedrals. Among them is undoubtedly the Cathedral of Our Lady in Tournai. At 83
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3 exhibitions for the end of the summer vacation
This year once more, Brussels is announcing its cultural comeback starting in September, when the capital’s many museums and cultural
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Portrait: Edith Cavell
I grew up being told about Edith Cavell. According to family lore, she was my distant cousin. A British clergyman’s
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