BIENVENUE À BRUXELLES
BELGIAN BEERS
BELGIAN WAFFLE
VLAAMSE FRITES
BELGIUM'S CHOCOLATIERS
FLOWER CARPET
ALL OF THAT IN BRUSSELS?
BRUSSELS' LANDMARKS
CAPITAL CITY OF EUROPE
IMPRINT
Bienvenue à Bruxelles
twice-fried potatoes are an absolute must when visiting the city.
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Belgian beers
Beer brewers are supported by
a law
Émile Vandervelde, born in the year 1866, held various ministerial positions from 1916 to 1937. On 29 August 1919, while serving as Minister of Justice, he enacted the so-called Vandervelde Law (loi Vandervelde).
The Vandervelde Law significantly influenced the invention and development of Belgian beers. Vandervelde aimed to prevent
alcoholism with this law and thus banned the sale of spirits in bars.
Although Vandervelde intended to wage war on alcohol, he inadvertently increased the demand for higher-alcohol beers in Belgium.
The Vandervelde Law remained in effect until the year 1983.
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The history of beer in Belgium
Beer has been brewed in Belgium since the Middle Ages. The first documented mention dates back to the year 875, when a monastic brewery produced beer for the monks. In the 13th century, the first secular breweries in Belgium opened their doors. Over the following centuries, the art of brewing beer in Belgium evolved into a true art form, and today, Belgian beers enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide.
Trappist beer also originates from Belgium and has been brewed since the year 1595 at the Abbey of Notre-Dame-de-Saint-Rémy in Rochefort, Namur Province. As of early 2021, there were 11 Trappist breweries worldwide, with five of them located in Belgium (Chimay, Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, Westvleteren).
In November 2016, Belgian beer was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
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Brewing beer for over 1,000
years
Belgium's oldest brewery is the Affligem Brewery, founded in the year 1070. It originated from a monastic brewery operated by monks in the Benedictine Abbey of Affligem in the municipality of Opwijk. The Affligem Brewery is now part of the Dutch Heineken Group, the world's second-largest brewing company. With a global annual production of 581.7 million
hectolitres of beer in the year 2021, the ABInBev corporation significantly influences Belgium's beer landscape. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, Belgium is home to more than 280 breweries that produce over 500 unique beers. The craftsmanship of the brewers is reflected in 1,200 magnificent beer varieties.
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Belgian beers - cheers to diversity
Belgium is one of the most popular countries for beer enthusiasts. This is mainly due to the wide variety of different beers produced in Belgium. There are both local and internationally renowned beers brewed in Belgium.
One of the most popular Belgian beers is Stella Artois. This beer has been brewed in Belgium since the 1930s and is known worldwide. Stella Artois is a pale lager with a light, slightly sweet taste.
Hoegaarden Weißbier
Looking for a refreshing Belgian beer? Hoegaarden White Beer is just the thing. This beer has been brewed in the Belgian town of Hoegaarden since the 1960s and is a smooth white beer with a light citrus
Chimay Bleue
Looking for a refreshing Belgian beer? Hoegaarden White Beer is just the thing. This beer has been brewed in the Belgian town of Hoegaarden since the 1960s and is a smooth white beer with a light citrus
Delirium Tremens
For those who enjoy more experimental beers, we recommend Delirium Tremens. This beer is produced by the Huyghe Brewery in Belgium and is a strong ale with 9% alcohol content. It has a fruity flavour with notes of plums, cherries, and pine.
If you're looking for a classic Belgian beer, you should try Duvel. This beer has been brewed in Belgium since the 1920s and is a robust golden ale with 8.5% alcohol content. It has a fruity flavour with notes of bananas and peaches.
Delirium Village
The Delirium Café offers 2,004 beers, and at the Delirium Tap House, guests can choose from 29 draft beers. Delirium Hoppy Loft is located upstairs, featuring 20 beer creations mostly from microbreweries.
Delirium Monasterium is home to 150 beers and more than 300 different vodka brands. Opposite the Delirium Café is the Floris Bar, offering 600 types of absinthe, as well as gin and whisky. Floris Garden describes itself as an outpost of Tortuga
Island in the heart of Brussels, with 500 types of rum and countless cocktails making the visit an experience.
Floris Tequila is the bar dedicated to tequilas and mezcals. The Little Delirium Café is just a few steps from the Grote Markt and mainly offers draft beer, with 30 taps flowing at the Little Delirium Café.
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Belgian waffle
What waffles are there?
The two main types of Belgian waffles are: Gaufres (Liège waffles) and Brussels waffles. Additionally, there are also Luxembourg waffles, which are made with various fillings. Most of the waffles listed below are made in Belgian bakeries, but you can also find them in some supermarkets and delicatessens.
Gaufres de Liège (Liège waffles)
Gaufres de Liège are round and "crunchier" than other types of waffles due to the caramelised sugar. Liège waffles are the most widespread type of Belgian waffle. They are made from a light yeast dough and are served either with powdered sugar or fruit. The caramelised pearl sugar gives Gaufres de Liège their unique
es are baked on a special appliance called a gaufrier. Most bakeries in Belgium offer Liège waffles. Especially when strolling through downtown Brussels, the colourful "calorie bombs"
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es are rectangular or square. Brussels waffles are made from a delicate batter that includes butter, eggs, and sugar.
The batter for this speciality is baked in a special mould known as a Brussels mould. Brussels waffles have an incredibly delicious uffy inside. You can find Brussels waffles in most bakeries across Belgium.
Luxembourg waffles
Luxembourg waffles (Eisekuchen) are similar to Brussels waffles. The Eisekuchen are rectangular, usually with four by four squares, and are somewhat thicker and fluffier.
Luxembourg waffles are also offered with various fillings, such as cream, chocolate, or jam.
Waffles as delicious pieces of art
Gaufres & Waffles in the Royal Galleries Saint-Hubert offers not only sweet temptations but also savoury versions of the Belgian speciality.
The Michelin-starred chef Yves Mattagne from the restaurant Sea Grill** conceived these delicious waffles.
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as gender statement
In Rue de l'Étuve, near the Manneken Pis, very unique pastries are offered: genital-shaped pastries, available in both female and male versions.
According to Olivier Vandersanden, the manager of La Zigounette, a large portion of the customers are female.
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Vlaamse frites
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Belgium's chocolatiers
Unique Belgian chocolates
Belgian pralines are among the most famous sweets in the world and are enjoyed in Belgium both with coffee and as a snack. What makes Belgian pralines special is that most chocolatiers avoid adding vegetable fats, instead using highquality ingredients and traditional craftsmanship. Pralines are offered in Brussels (near the Grand Place and in the St. Hubert Galleries) as well as in many small shops and villages.
The handcrafted pralines are then packaged in small, elegant boxes called ballotins, as per the customer's wishes. The ballotin packaging is a cult object of Belgian chocolate tradition. In the year 1915, Louise Agostini (the wife of Jean Neuhaus) had the idea to present pralines attractively while also protecting them well.
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Pierre Marcolini operates 30 boutiques worldwide, including in London, Tokyo, Paris, Dubai, Monaco, Shanghai, and of course, Brussels. In the year 1995, he was crowned World Pastry Champion in Lyon!
The year 1995 was also when Pierre opened his first chocolate boutique. By 2012, the company already employed 350 staff and produced over 150 tonnes of chocolate.
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Pierre Marcolini
Corné Port-Royal
In the year 1932, the young pâtissier Maurice Corné opened a shop on Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères in Brussels. His inspired chocolate creations were an immediate success, and the business quickly gained momentum. Soon, he had a team of 30 employees working for him, and among his loyal customers were some of the great celebrities of the time, including Maurice Chevalier.
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Neuhaus
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Leonidas
Leonidas is a successful Belgian praline brand founded by Leonidas Kestekides in the year 1913. It belongs to the food company Confiserie Leonidas and is present in 32 countries. By the year 2019, the brand had over 1,030 retail outlets. The pralines are of high quality and taste absolutely heavenly!
In 2013, Leonidas celebrated its centenary. Since the 15th of November 2013, Leonidas has been an official purveyor to the Belgian royal court.
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Flower carpet
Grand’Place - Grote Markt
extravagant town hall is located here. Opposite stands the neoGothic King's House or Bread House, which houses the Brussels City Museum. The square measures 68 by 110 metres and is entirely paved. The construction of the Grand'Place began in the 11th century and was largely completed by the 17th century.
landmark. It is also one of the most beautiful squares in the world and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since the year 1998.
The square frequently hosts festive and cultural events, including the installation of a giant flower carpet every other year in August. It is also the centre of celebrations during Christmastime and New Year.
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Flower carport Grote Markt
Every other year, the Grand Place in Brussels' historic old town transforms into a 1,680m² large colourful sea of flowers. Over 100 gardeners create unique colour compositions on a 70 by 24 metre area using more than a million begonias. Designers and landscape architects plan the motifs depicted with Belgian begonias.
The flower carpet on the Grand Place celebrated its 50th anniversary in the year 2022. This is a tribute to the very first creation in 1971. The legend of the flower carpet began in the year 1970 in Oudenaarde, Belgium. Brussels city councillor Mrs. Van Den Heuvel and councillor Mr. De Rons visited the Flemish town and discovered a breathtaking carpet made of thousands
of flowers. Thus, the idea was born: Brussels would have its own flower carpet! The following year, it came to life on the Grand Place. The first edition was the result of a collaboration between Francs-Bourgeois (a retail association in central Brussels) and the AVBS (Flanders' Federation of Green Industry), whose president at the time was Étienne Stautemas.
The flower carpet appearing in Brussels in the year 2022 is a tribute to the first design by artist Étienne Stautemas. His 1971 design will be fully replicated, including the Archangel Michael and the Belgian Lion.
The flower carpet is traditionally laid out every two years on the weekend around the Feast of the Assumption (mid-August).
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Brussels City Museum
Brussels, with over 7,000 exhibits. Conceived in the year 1860 and inaugurated in 1887, it showcases the development of Brussels from its founding to modern times. A special attraction is a scale model of the city in the Middle Ages. The museum is located on the north side of the Grand Place, opposite the town hall.
After the town hall was built between the years 1401 and 1455, the Duke of Brabant wanted to construct a representative building north of the town hall from 1504 to
services. Initially, the building was called 's Hertogenhuys (Duke's House). With the coronation of Charles V as King of Spain, the name of the building changed to 's Conincxhuys (King's House). Despite the fact that no king ever lived there.
To this day, the building is called Maison du Roi (King's House) by French-speaking Belgians; for the Dutch-speaking Belgians, it has remained the Broodhuis (Bread House). Since the year 1998, the King's House has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Grand Place.
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Coffee Mecca Corica
Corica is a traditional coffee speciality bar that is definitely worth a visit. Since the year 1850, the name Corica has evoked a history full of tradition and dedication. In 1902, the Wulleman family took over the business. Since 2011, MarieHélène Callewaert and her son Harold Anciaux have been running the company. Corica is both a coffee bar and a shop where visitors can discover and sample 28 different Arabica varieties, all of which are traditionally roasted on-site.
Coffee lovers seeking a unique gourmet experience will find a wide selection of excellent coffee specialities at Corica.
Espresso is available for as little as 2 Euros. The range includes Ristretto, Espresso, Americano, Latte, and Bon Bon (condensed milk, espresso, and milk foam). Naturally, the menu at Corica also includes homemade iced tea and many other tea varieties.
At Corica, visitors can enjoy coffees with floral, herbal, fruity, nutty, chocolaty, stone fruit, salty, or even biscuit-like notes. Since the selection of coffees changes regularly, each visit is a cosy moment full of new discoveries.
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Autoworld-Museum
The Autoworld Museum was founded in the year 1986 with 200 vehicles from the collection of Ghislain Mahy. Mahy (1907-1999) was an enthusiastic mechanic who restored dozens of cars throughout his life. Together with his sons Hans and Ivan, he built an impressive collection of 1,000 vehicles, which included many different Belgian brands such as Minerva, Germain, FN, Imperia, Fondu, Vivinus, Nagant, Belga-Rise, and Miesse.
In recent years, the Autoworld Museum has undergone many changes and improvements. New themed areas such as Sport &
Competition (2012), Belgium at Autoworld (2014), the modern and authentic workshops (2015), the Media Room (2017), and the recreation of the first Brussels Auto Show from the year 1902 (2019) have been created.
Every two years, a prestigious exhibition is held on the mezzanine, attracting many visitors. Throughout the year, there are also numerous smaller temporary exhibitions and events centred around cars.
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Belgisch Stripcentrum
The building dates back to the year 1905 and was designed in the Art Nouveau style by the world-renowned architect Victor Horta. Initially, it served as a textile department store named Magasins Waucquez. However, after the death of Charles Waucquez in 1920, the building began to deteriorate, and by 1970, the company had completely closed its doors. Jean Delhaye, a former employee of Horta, saved the building from demolition and ensured it was recognised as a protected
monument on 16 October 1975. Despite this, the building was in a very poor condition and had suffered extensive vandalism.
In the year 1980, architect Jean Breydel and comic artists François Schuiten, Bob de Moor, Alain Baran, Guy Dessicy, and Hergé planned to restore the building and repurpose it as a museum dedicated to the history of Belgian comics.
On 6 October 1989, the museum was inaugurated by King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola.
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Belgian comic heroes (a small selection)
Die Schlümpfe - Pierre Culliford - 1958
Lucky Luke - Morris - 1946
Marsupilami - André Franquin - 1952
Tintin - Hergé - 1929
Museum Van Buuren
The David and Alice Van Buuren Museum is a private house in Brussels, Belgium, which now serves as a museum. Between the years 1924 and 1928, the elegant villa was built for banker and art collector David Van Buuren and his wife Alice, and was designed as a complete work of art. The Van Buuren family aimed to showcase their art collection within a lavish Art Deco interior.
The stately building is surrounded by gardens designed by Jules Buyssens and René Pechèr. These two were the leading
landscape architects of their time and created hundreds of private and public gardens in Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
In Alice Van Buuren's will, she stipulated that the villa be converted into a museum. This wish was fulfilled in the year 1975. In 2001, the David and Alice Van Buuren Museum was declared a national heritage site.
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Design Museum Brussels
Originally, the museum was known as "The ADAM," which stood for "Art and Design Atomium Museum." It was founded on the Heysel Plateau in 2015. Five years later, the ADAM was renamed the "Design Museum Brussels." At the same time, a permanent exhibition dedicated to Belgian design, titled exactly that - "Belgian Design," was opened.
In the exhibition, objects from the museum's permanent collection interact with various selections from Belgian private collections. Particularly noteworthy are the items from the King
Baudouin Foundation. Impressive accessories made of wood and metal, designed in the 1950s by Belgian designers Jules Wabbes, Jacques Dupuis, and Léon Stynen, are particularly highlighted.
In addition to this exhibition, the "Plastic Design Collection" is a permanent part of the collection. Here, everything related to plastic design is showcased.
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Mini-Europe Brussels
Mini-Europe is a 24,000 m² miniature park in Bruparck, near the Atomium. The park features reproductions of famous buildings from across the European continent at a scale of 1:25. Approximately 90 cities with more than 350 buildings are represented.
Many moving models such as trains, ships, cable cars, and mills bring the miniature park to life. The typical chimes of Big Ben and an erupting Vesuvius are among the attractions of MiniEurope.
Each model was meticulously handcrafted to precisely replicate the original. Even the 750 names of officers and battlefields immortalised on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris can also be found on the "smaller version." The replica of Brussels' Grand Place took over 19,000 hours to complete and cost around € 375,000.
A replica of the high-speed train Thalys travels 10,000 km annually in Mini-Europe. Some models, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, are made of marble, while the Château de Chenonceau is crafted from natural stone from France.
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Brussels' landmarks
Palais Royal de Bruxelles
The Royal Palace stands on the highest point of the city, the Koudenberg. Previously, this site was home to the court palace of the Burgundians and Habsburgs. The court palace burned down in the year 1731. In its place, a smaller residence was built. In the year 1815, William I, King of the Netherlands, decided that the four houses should become a royal palace. This palace was completed in the year 1829. Just one year later, Belgium gained its independence, and the new Belgian King Leopold I chose this palace as his residence. King Leopold II gave the castle its current form through renovations in the NeoBaroque style, which were completed in the year 1903. Until the
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death of Queen Astrid in 1935, the palace was used as the residence of the Belgian royal family. After that, King Leopold III moved to Laeken Castle, where the royal family still resides today. The Royal Palace is the official residence and primarily the workplace of the King, serving as a venue for state receptions and other official duties. The offices of the court are also housed here. The Royal Palace in Brussels has been open to the public since 1965, allowing visitors to admire the splendour of the historic salons. A visit is possible in the summer, from the National Day on 21 July until early September.
Palais de la Nation
The Palace of the Nation (Palais de la Nation) is the seat of the Belgian federal parliament. Both the Belgian federal Senate and the Chamber of Representatives convene here.
The neoclassical palace was planned during the time of Empress Maria Theresa as the seat of the Sovereign Council of Brabant. The foundation stone was laid in the year 1779 and it was completed in 1783. The architect Gilles-Barnabé Guimard, originally from France, was responsible for the construction.
During this time, the Warande Park was also established, with its northern entrance directly opposite the main entrance of the parliament building. Since the Council of Brabant originally convened here, the street in front of the building was named Brabantstraat. Over the course of history, it was renamed Rue de la Loi or Wetstraat ("Law Street").
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Parc du Cinquantenaire
The Jubilee Park or Park of the 50th Anniversary ("Parc du Cinquantenaire") is located about one and a half kilometres east of Warande Park (Parc de Bruxelles/Park van Brussel). The Jubilee Park (also called the Park of the 50th Anniversary) is a large, popular park in Brussels.With an area of 37 hectares, the park offers a lovely place for relaxation for the people in the capitalespecially during the hot summer months.
The park is extremely popular with many amateur runners. A route of over two kilometres running around the outside and numerous paths crossing the park invite physical activity away
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from road traffic. The paths are not paved, providing a soft and joint-friendly running experience. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of their independence in the year 1880, King Leopold II planned a national exhibition. For this purpose, a former military training ground outside the city centre was chosen. The new park, with its impressive buildings, was intended to showcase Belgium's prosperity to the world. The most striking landmark of the park is the triumphal arch, which is meant to illustrate the grand history of Brussels and also serves as an entrance gate to the park, allowing visitors to enter from the east.
Monument du Cinquantenairea
The arch is adorned with a quadriga representing the province of Brabant. The other Belgian provinces are represented by allegorical statues at the base of the columns.
On both sides of the arch in the column galleries, there are mosaics created between the years 1920 and 1932, intended to evoke the "peace-loving Belgian nation."
The arch, approximately 50 metres high, resembles a mix between the Brandenburg Gate and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, due to the quadriga.
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Next to the triumphal arch are two large exhibition halls, originally built for the 1880 exhibition. Today, they serve as museums: The southern hall houses the Autoworld Museum, showcasing a vast collection of vintage cars, while the northern hall is home to the Military Museum Musée Royal de l’Armée, displaying historical and modern fighter aircraft among other exhibits.
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Capital city of Europe
The Espace Léopold is the complex of parliamentary buildings of the European Union. It houses a plenary chamber, among other things. The administrative complex is less than a kilometre away from the European institutions, including the European Commission, which has its headquarters in the Berlaymont building, and the Council of Ministers, located in the Justus Lipsius building. It consists of the Paul-Henri Spaak building (which houses the plenary chamber) and Altiero Spinelli, two new buildings named after Willy Brandt and József Antall, and a newly renovated building that was previously the entrance to the Brussels-Luxembourg station. The buildings are
Espace Léopold
located in the European Quarter in the east of Brussels, with construction having started in the year 1989. Behind the building lies Leopold Park. The European Parliament complex is not the official seat of the EU Parliament. That is located in the Louise Weiss building in Strasbourg, France. However, since most other European Union institutions are based in Brussels, the Parliament had the complex built to have a location nearby. Most of the Parliament's work has been moved to the Brussels site, but Strasbourg remains its official seat legally. Monthly plenary sessions are held in Strasbourg.
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Station Europe
Station Europe is housed in the original building of the Brussels-Luxembourg station and perfectly bridges the neighbourhood's past as the Leopold Quarter with its modern role as the home of European democracy. This
exceptional place showcases the diversity of our history and culture in various ways, as well as the significance of being European.
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Esplanade Solidarność
Behind Station Europe at Place du Luxembourg lies a large circular square called the "Esplanade Solidarność 1980.“ The name of the square is a reference to the trade union and social movement Solidarność, which
was a symbol of the fight against the Iron Curtain. In the year 1989, Solidarność played a significant role in ending the communist regime in Poland.
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Parlamentarium
The Parlamentarium is the visitor centre of the European Parliament in Brussels (in the Espace Léopold). It was inaugurated on 14 October 2011 by the then
President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, after four years of planning and construction.
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United in Diversity.
The centrepiece of the visitor exhibition is the room themed "United in Diversity." Here, visitors are amazed by a 3-D LED installation made up of over 13,000 light points. A 360° panoramic film provides information
about the activities in the European Parliament. The virtual journey through the "Tunnel of Voices" conveys Europe's multilingualism and cultural heritage.
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Bâtiment Europe
The Europa building is the seat of the Council of the European Union. It also hosts the meetings of the European Council. In December 2000, the European Council decided to hold its meetings in Brussels in response to the current size and future expansions of the European Union. The building was intended to provide the necessary space. On 16 January 2017, the very
first Council meeting (in this case, the Foreign Affairs Council) was held in the new building.
Meetings of the European Council were previously held in the neighbouring Justus Lipsius building (left in the picture). Together with the Lex building (right in the picture), the Europa building forms a cohesive architectural ensemble.
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Bâtiment Charlemagne (CHAR)
The Charlemagne building is a high-rise in the European Quarter in Brussels. It houses the Directorate-General for Trade and Enlargement of the European Commission. The building has three wings and 15 floors, including three conference rooms. The building was designed by Jacques Cuisinier to consolidate the somewhat scattered departments of the Commission. It was
constructed in the year 1967, simultaneously with the Berlaymont building. In the picture on the left, you can see the Lex building in the background. It stands 73 metres tall and has 20 floors (5 underground and 15 above ground). The Lex building was designed by the architects Jaspers and Eyers. Construction began in the year 2003.
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Bâtiment Altiero-Spinelli
The European Parliament is housed in the Altiero Spinelli building, also known as ASP, in Brussels. It is part of the "Espace Léopold" and belongs to the complex of European Parliament buildings. It is connected to the "Paul-Henri Spaak" and "József Antall" buildings by the "Konstantinos Karamanlis Bridge" and to the "Willy Brandt" building by the "Konrad Adenauer Ring Bridge."
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The building's name commemorates one of the founding fathers of Europe, the Italian politician Altiero Spinelli. The building was constructed as a department store at the end of the 19th century. In the 1960s, it was repurposed as an office building and underwent renovations.
The Glass Palace is an architectural masterpiece that accommodates up to 2,000 members of parliament. Its impressive facade allows plenty of daylight into the building,
creating a pleasant working atmosphere. Inside, there are several meeting rooms where the members carry out their work.
The Spinelli House is a popular photo spot for tourists, offering a wonderful view, especially from Leopold Park.
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Berlaymont-Gebäude
The building of the European Commission is named Berlaymont. This name originates from a convent of the Augustinian order, the "Couvent des Dames de Berlaymont," founded in the year 1625 by Marguerite de Lalaing. The convent was located on the current site of the office building from 1864.
The Berlaymont building is the seat of the President of the European Commission and the other 26 Commissioners and their personal staff. It also houses the offices of the SecretariatGeneral, the Legal Service, and the spokespersons of the European Commission.
Parc Léopold - Leopoldspark
Leopold Park is a 6.43-hectare green oasis in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter. The park also offers insights into the science and history of the European Union. Numerous Belgian and European institutions are located here, including the Solvay Library, the Louis Pasteur Institute, the Anatomy Institute, the Physiology Institute, and the former Business School.
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The Bavarian representation to the EU resides in an impressive building, with parts of the Berlin Wall on display. Twelve ostriches, five of which have their heads buried in the sand, serve as a reminder of the time when this area was a zoo from the year 1850 to 1877.
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House of European History
The House of European History (HEH) is both a history museum and a cultural institution in Brussels. Since the 6th of May 2017, it has housed a collection of objects and documents that are representative of European history. Educational programmes and cultural events regularly take place here.
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