As I taxed the interwebs' collective brain with the last four posts and because today, July 21, is Belgian National Day (and therefore a holiday), I've assembled another montage of shots that require no effort at all from visitors to Beach House. You don't even have to click the links - just gaze at the photos of Brussels as I take you on a quick tour and hopefully you will see what I love about this city:
Catching glimpses of the past...
This view - and a million others like it. The Spanish roofs, the Gothic spires, the statues, the touches of gold,
The juxtaposition of old and new: Porte de Hal, the C14th fortified gate, with the 1976 Henri Montois Blue Tower in the background.
Its heritage: Fine Arts Museum, Brussels
Its architecture: Art Nouveau: The Musical Instruments Museum in the former Old England department store
and Art Deco: The National Institute for Radio Broadcasting Building at Place Flagey
The unique and controversial renovation of Brussels, le façadisme: Preserving the facades while removing almost everything else.
Its street art and the Strip Center (comic strips, not strippers)
The heart of Europe: Bruxelles-Luxembourg Station in the Quartier Leopold with the European Parliament building behind.
And not forgetting the parks, the cafes and the nightlife.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Brussels
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3 comments:
Very interesting about le façadisme. I had never heard about it before. I'm searching that now.
It was popular in Brussels in the 90s, and in parts of Paris and Montreal. Maybe it's a francophone thing?
You should see place Leopold now! Its finished and looks great at night!
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