Huisje Mostinckx is an old cottage in the Dilbeek area of Flemish Brabant. Though not much is known about the early history of the property, it is believed to be named after its occupant Sofie Mostinckx who resided here with her husband. The 16th Century cottage was renovated in 2011 and is a mud structure made of loam and stone bricks. Now, it houses a small museum about the hop-plantations and remains a popular tourist spot.
Located in East Flanders, Aalst is an important town that is well connected to Brussels by train. It was first mentioned in the 9th century, and featured an ancient villa. Over time, the city grew in leaps and bounds and emerged as an important textile center. Hops and cut flowers are grown here by farmers. The carnival of Aalst during the Lent season is a popular event. The major landmark is the belfry with 52 bells, touted to be one of the oldest in the country. Other sights to visit are the sculpture of Dirk Martens and Saint Martin’s Collegiate Church.
Located in the north-west reaches of the city of Brussels, Laeken is a small suburb. The area is steeped in history and contains many impressive architectural buildings. It contains the scenic Royal Palace of Laeken which was used by the Royal family as their residence. This palace was the brain-child of Charles de Wailly. Among other attractions of the area is the Church of Our Lady that where members of the royal family are interred. The Laeken Cemetery nearby also contains the graves of the influential nobles.
With a massive history backing the place, the La Belle Alliance is an old inn situated in Brussels, Belgium. The temporary headquarters of the Battle of Waterloo led by Napoleon Bonaparte, the inn also commemorates the end of the fight after Gebhard Blücher and the Duke of Wellington met here. It was called La Belle Alliance in honor of the "European Seventh Coalition" to overpower the French Emperor. The inn is used a nightclub every Friday and Saturday.
The Heverlee War Cemetery is a fine cemetery site that is held in high regards. The cemetery is accurately located in the region of Heverlee in Belgium and gets its name from the same place. The graveyard is spread over a massive land area and holds around 977 Commonwealth burials. It was established to commemorate the dead of the World War II. Some of the notable burials in the graveyard are those of Lord Frederick Cambridge, Thomas Gray and Leslie Manser among many others.
Laeken Cemetery was a major burial site for Brussels' upper and middle classes throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The cemetery features fine examples of funerary art of this period. The grounds also feature an original bronze cast of Rodin's famous sculpture The Thinker. Right next to the cemetery is the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, which is also the final resting place of the Belgian royal family.