BELGIA 2021
Brussels.
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The building of the European Commission.
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Brussels.
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Brussels.
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The royal church of St. James Coudenberg in Brussels from 18 century.
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Brussels.
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Brussels.
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The Grand Place is the main central square of the old town in Brussels with its soaring tower of the town hall.
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This little square in the centre of Brussels is called:
Mountain of arts - Mont des Arts (French).
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In 1847 in Brussels, it was the first shopping arcade in Europe with a glass-covered rooftop. There was a reason why they called it -
The queen's gallery - Galerie de la Reine (French) - Konninginne galerij (Dutch).
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"Manneken pis" which in Dutch means "a little pissing man". This famous statue was erected in the year 1619 and became one of the best known landmarks of Brussels (if not Belgium). The present figure is a replica, which dates back to the year 1965. This copy of the effigy is made of chocolate in one of the many waffle's shops across Brussels.
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Brussels has a large population of Muslims, mainly from Morocco. As Muslims consume a lot of meat in their traditional diet, they demand animals slaughtered in a distinctive manner called 'halal'.
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Brussels has many green squares and parks varying in size. These venues are great spots for many inhabitants to do some physical activities.
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Belgians love art and for many music is the way to express it. As Brussels is the cultural capital of Belgium life concerts are common occurrences.
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In the past Belgium occupied a few African states as their colony. As the consequence of this, todays many Africans call Belgium their home and Congolese are the most common.
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Matonge is an African estate in the centre of Brussels with many inhabitants from that continent. All together create a vibrant community.
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The art of clothing up tree trunks in Brussels.
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Some regions (ie.Limburg) are known for horse studs and the pedigree breeding horses.
This multitudes of studs over time creates some traditions in the regions.
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On Saint Huber's day, animal lovers, together with their animals, gather in front of a church to take part in a mass dedicated to animals. Before the mass on the chilly day the human participants drink small alcoholic drink to warm up.
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During the mass on St. Hubert's day, as a symbol of communion, participants are given a piece of blessed bread, which can be shared with the animals.
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During the mass on St. Hubert's day, as a symbol of communion, participants are given a piece of blessed bread, which can be shared with the animals.
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For the mass on St. Hubert's day people come to bless their pets.
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To some extend as its northern neighbour - Holand, Belgium has a network of canals that until today serve as regular cargo tracts for barges.
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The canals are also utilized by rowing clubs or individual kayakers.
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St. Charles Borromeo Church (Dutch: Sint Carolus Borromeus kerk) situated in central Antwerp, built in the year 1626. It was renown for containing 39 paintings of Baroque's superstar – Rubens, which were destroyed by fire caused by lightening in 1718.
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The interior of St Charles Borromeo Church. Two altars contain paintings of the artist Peter Paul Rubens commissioned in the year 1618.
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An entrance to the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
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Antwerp is also known for the diamond trade and along some streets, there are raws of shops selling these luxurious objects.
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