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Fancy discovering new places, specialties, colours...? Then Brussels is the best destination for you. Whether you are looking for an active, a gourmet, an artistic or simply a relaxing stay, Brussels has great things in store for you, from an unexpected encounter to a surreal atmosphere. You'll find everything you need, and so much more. Staying in Brussels means trying out 1001 pleasures. Brussels is an international capital, but those who take the time to stay for a while will discover a relaxing place to get rid of all stress. Enjoy just being together, stroll along the shops and green areas or discover the fine charms of the European village with an exclusive B-experience.
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Weekly late night shopping in Brussels Consumers - conference attendees, tourists and commuters - will be happy with the late night shopping on Thursday of more than 1000 shops in Brussels. From Thursday 3 June 2010 to Friday 31 December 2010 people can shop till they drop in Naamsepoort, de Nieuwstraat, de Grote Markt, Grasmarkt, Kleerkopersstraat and gallery Anspach . Interesting website also is www.shopinbrussels.be that allows tourists or visitors to discover stores by subject, district, and name.
USE- IT
USE-IT (Tourist Info for Young People) moved to a new address and it's prettier than ever. Location is Greepstraat 50 / Rue de la Fourche: close to Monnaie, close to Brussels Central station and to Grand Place - let's say: near everything.
And they launched a new map of Brussels! It's a street map with a selection of museums, bars, old-fashioned fries and second hand shops. But especially: with three new city walks that drag those tourists' butts outside of the good old city centre.
Info on: www.use-it.be
Wine bar
Pixel wine bar The walls of Pixel Wine Bar are made of more than 7500 squares of foam (to provide sound insulation) covered with wool in 27 different colours to represent the image of a pixilated landscape. The Interior is designed by a Belgian designer Charles Kaisin and offers besides wines, a small range of soups and wraps.
Ernest Allardstraat 39 - 1000 Bruxelles (Sablon area)
Info on: www.pixelwinebar.be |
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Ghent offers a diverse range of urban locations, from historic streets and monuments to modern industrial and residential settings. The surrounding countryside features lush rural landscapes cut through by rivers. Canals running into the city provide extensive port locations on the outskirts, turning to waterside neighborhoods in the suburbs and, in the centre, striking quays where tourists dine al fresco in front of glittering buildings from the Flemish Renaissance.
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Enjoy an aperitif concert on a historic boat in Ghent
The Gentse Barge is a flat bottom tow which has been used by the States of Flanders to transport passengers and goods on the 'Brugse Vaart' from Ghent to Bruges since the 17th century. It got famous because of its comfortable way of travelling and culinary delights and had several important passengers aboard as Infantile Isabelle in 1625, Tsar Peter The Great in 1717, King of France Louis XV in 1745, Prince Charles of Lorraine (in 1749, 1752 and 1756), King of Denmark Christian VI in 1768, Princes Marie-Louise in 1810 and the King of Belgium Leopold I in 1834. The reconstruction of this 18the century historical ship became one of the most prestigious projects of the last years.
The boat can 't be visited by private tourists but the association behind it, decided to organise every Sunday of April an aperitif concert. Take this exceptional opportunity to visit the boat and enjoy the concert. You can go on board from 11 a.m., the concert starts at 11.30 am. The entrance is free. If you miss this opportunity, you will have a second chance to have a drink on it during the Gentse Feesten.
For more info: www.gentsebarge.be
denise@gentsebarge.be |
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Antwerp is Belgium's second largest city, with a glittering historical centre, a modern business district and a busy port. Its cosmopolitan vibe includes contemporary galleries, fashion houses and the diamond trade. The Grote Markt is the focus of the old town, ringed with grand 16th and 17th century guild houses. |
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The capital of the Lowlands in the early 16th century, Mechelen has a number of impressive buildings including a large number of churches, famous for their carillon (bell) playing and their paintings - several have Rubens and Van Dyck paintings. |
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Warm Winter Cheer
The red spot is a brand new address for overnight accommodation in the town centre. Three extremely spacious suites have been stylishly integrated into a stately corner house, built in 1920; all feature a separate living area, kitchen and private terrace. Here, striking architecture and designer furnishing are combined with the highest standards of comfort. Rooms start at EUR 140,00 incl. breakfast. It is also possible to rent the suites on weekly basis excluding breakfast.
More info on: www.theredspot.be
B&B Jan Bol
At 5 minutes from the historic centre of Mechelen Aurelie & Tiele renovated a previous furniture factory into a peaceful B&B with two luxurious guestrooms. With free private parking. Aurelie and Tiele will be happy to give you lovely tips and nice restaurants, walks, musea, in Mechelen. Aurelie is a professional harpist and can on demand offer you a private luxurious breakfast with a private harp concert.
Rooms start at a very reasonable EUR 65,00 and you can choose between a small or large breakfast (not included).
Details on www.janbol.be |
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For more Information please contact
Tourism Flanders
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