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About Brussels
 Neighbourhoods in Brussels: Ixelles/Elsene In Ixelles you’ll find a serene and tranquil alcove in busy Brussels, the beautiful Bois de la Cambre forest, parks, ponds, and the Abbaye de la Cambre, which was founded in 1196 by the Sisters of the Cistercian Order. The building... [Read more]

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A Night at the Football: Brussels FC

A Night at the Football: Brussels FC
I, like many others, enjoy watching a game of football from the terraces. So soon after moving to the Belgian capital I took the opportunity to discover a new team. Brussels is of course home to Anderlecht – one of the powerhouses of Belgian football so tickets to their matches... [Read more]

Brussels Scarecrow Competition

Brussels Scarecrow Competition
We first wrote about this a couple of years ago – but thought it was worth another mention now it is just around the corner. The uniquely entertaining Brussels scarecrow competition is returning on 7th May. This slightly madcap event has taken place in Brussels Grand Place every... [Read more]

Get 2-for-1 entry to the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels

Get 2-for-1 entry to the Affordable Art Fair in Brussels
Next week, the Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brussels and we’re giving all our customers 2-for-1 entry simply by showing your Eurostar ticket! The fair exhibits works from over 100 different galleries including some exceptional – and truly unique – content in wonderful... [Read more]

Visit Brussels’ Ommegang Folklore Festival this June

Visit Brussels’ Ommegang Folklore Festival this June
Brussels’ Grand’Place packs out with spectators, including the Royal Family and their guests, for Ommegang, Brussels’ major folklore event that has been taking place since 1549. Local craftsmen put on their traditional costumes for the procession while medieval... [Read more]

The Mexico Festival in Brussels

The Mexico Festival in Brussels
If you have been to Brussels previously and have seen the main sights or perhaps during your visit you would like to take in a another culture then the BOZAR’s three month Mexico Festival is an ideal place to add to your trip itinerary. The centrepiece of BOZAR’s 2010... [Read more]

An Evening at a Brussels Museum

An Evening at a Brussels Museum
Autumn brings with it moody dark evenings, quieter streets, and woolly hats. But in Brussels it also brings with it a cultural extravaganza. This is because, every Thursday night up to and including the 17th of December, one can enjoy An Evening at a Brussels Museum. Make no mistake:... [Read more]