Palace of the Nation, the place where Belgian independence was forged
Across the north gate of the Brussels Park along Rue de la Loi stands the majestic Palace of the Nation,
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History
60 years ago the painter Mark Rothko visited Brussels
After emigrating from Daugavpils, Latvia, when he was 10 years old, Mark Rothko returned to continental Europe only three times
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The spirit of Ernest Solvay is still alive and well in 2019
It won’t make the front page of the newspapers, but a conference of scientists is currently being held in Brussels.
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Horta Museum: In the home of the Belgian who revolutionised 19th century architecture
You’ve probably heard of him so many times. Victor Horta, the Belgian architect widely hailed as the father of Art
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AfricaMuseum surpasses the 240,000-visitor mark
On 8 December 2018, the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren – the former Royal Museum for Central Africa – re-opened, after five
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Google showcases a Belgian female painter
Google has paid tribute to a 17th century Belgian artist who dared to break down the barriers. She painted magnificent
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Brussels Hidden Gems: Peter Pan at the Parc d’Egmont
While it’s not the largest or most varied park in Brussels, the Parc d’Egmont is the only park inside the
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting to decorate a Brussels Airlines plane
Flight operator Brussels Airlines has added a 6th themed aircraft to its Belgian Icons aircraft series. This year, the honour
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Tongerlo Abbey houses a remarkable treasure
Since 1545, Tongerlo Abbey has been home to a replica of “The Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci. According to
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Bpost celebrates its 150th anniversary with a special stamp
The Belgian national stamp printing company, bpost, celebrated its 150th birthday last Saturday, May 18th. To mark the occasion, the
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