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The famous cabaret visited by Picasso, Oscar Wilde, Prince of Wales, and of course Toulouse-Lautrec. I was not impressed, maybe a bad performance, or maybe we, the children of the Internet, are too spoiled for special effects.
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Glitter gold and diamonds
The square was created to frame the statue of Louis XIV. As planned by the king, luxurious mansions, a mint, and a library were supposed to stand around. But there was no money in the treasury, and the land was sold to bankers and merchants.
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And the fortress fell
This is where the Bastille stood. And now only the contour on the road reminds of the terrifying fortress. In the center of the square rises the July Column, at the base of which those who died in the July and February revolutions are buried.
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Cathedral of Les Invalides
A fine example of grace and symmetry. And most importantly, the ashes of Napoleon rest in the Cathedral. Must visit. Unfortunately, there is an entrance fee.
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Kingdom of glass and concrete
The French are great. All office buildings were taken to a separate area, and the historical center was not defiled, as, for example, in Vienna. And the area turned out with its own special, memorable face.
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First passage in Europe
The first brick of the Royal Galleries of St. Hubert was laid in 1846. They very capaciously reflected the spirit of Brussels - elegance and commerce. Take a walk, look into the shops, or sit at a table in a cafe.
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Paradise for gourmets
Several streets of this quarter are very busy day and night. And no wonder, because here you can try the cuisine of any nationality and for any budget. Bon appetit.
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Pleasant walk
A small cozy square in the center of Brussels. Surrounded by a wrought-iron fence with columns on which stand elegant bronze figurines depicting crafts. And in the center is the statue of Counts Egmont and de Horn (patriots and martyrs), and around them are 10 statues of famous people of Belgium.
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In an embrace with the burgomaster
On Agora Square, grateful residents of Brussels erected a fountain-monument to their beloved burgomaster (for example, he did not allow the historical center of the city to be rebuilt).
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The Royal Palace is not to be confused with the King's House.
The official residence of the Belgian king. Leopold II, who rebuilt the palace in the early 20th century, made it like Versailles. But you can watch it. Entrance to the palace is free.
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King's House or Bread House
This house was not always so airy and delicate. In the 13th century there was a warehouse of bakers (and the appearance of the building was different), then a prison, then a tax office, later French governors met, but not a single king has ever lived here.
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Miracle - how good
The Brussels City Hall is one of the oldest and most beautiful Gothic buildings in Belgium. If possible, try to get inside. Admission was free, but only on Sundays before lunch, check.
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Back to the past
Getting to this goodbye, it seems that time has scrolled back, and you are not in the 21st century, but in the 17th. Luxurious guild buildings around, and now your worn jeans turn into a fluffy silk skirt with a crinolim, and next to you your beloved will ring a sword and click his spurs.
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Cathedral of St. Michael - the patron saint of Brussels
Try not to ignore him. The magnificent Gothic cathedral impresses with its architecture and interior design. The cathedral is active. Belgian kings were married in it. Come in for at least 20 minutes.
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I remember Belgian waffles...
The park was founded in honor of the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. The central alley leads to the Arc de Triomphe. At the same time, a palace was built, which houses museums: "Royal Museums of Art and History", "Army Museum", "Museum of Automobiles".
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Manneken Pis
Everyone knows this kid. According to legend, this little Brussels man saved his city by putting out the fuse lit by the enemies of the city in an original way. For which he was immortalized in bronze in 1619.
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Between peace and war.
1935 The First World War is still alive in the memory, but clouds of a new war are already visible on the horizon. Belgium is trying to act as a peacemaker and organizes an exhibition under the motto "Peace through competition".
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Triumph of human genius
The Atomium is one of the symbols of the Belgian capital. A very unusual moment is a model of an iron molecule magnified 165 billion times. In the highest sphere there is an observation deck, from there, from a height of 100 meters, a breathtaking view of Brussels opens.
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One of the signs of the Middle Ages
This is the only city gate preserved from the Middle Ages. After the canal was drained, the gates to the Chamber of Weights and Measures were closed and the guilds of artisans began to be located.
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passed by
This is one of the four towers of the fortress wall surrounding the city that have survived to this day. It was built in the 15th century. Now it houses the navigation and gateway services.
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Dam - Dutch for dam
It was here that in the 12th century a fishing village was formed, which laid the foundation for Amsterdam. In the Middle Ages, the square went straight to the sea. And now the public center of the city, a gathering place for tourists.
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Freedom Monument
Young people sit on the steps, in the evening they gather in interest groups. Around it flows ordinary city life.
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Have fun and relax
Want to take a photo with Angelina Jolie? Or with the Pope? Or maybe Madonna? Then you are here. Good mood is guaranteed. There are no restrictions, touch, hug, take pictures as much as you like.
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Walked by and didn't notice
Nothing remarkable, Go from one museum to another. A couple of cafes, benches to rest. The only thing is very well maintained, the youth was lying on the grass. When we went, there was no inscription yet.
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For fans of the Dutch school
I went to the museum mainly because of Rembrandt. Homework and go. Pleasantly pleased with the presence of an audio guide in Russian. My child (under 18 years old) got in for free (there must be a copy of the document with the date of birth).
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