Para o 50º aniversário da independência belga em 1880, o Rei Leopold II encomendou a criação deste parque e de seu grandioso arco triunfal. Hoje, se-pode visitar alguns dos seus museus, o Autoworld e o Jubelpark ou pode descansar-se sobre a relva macia e admirar as casas solenes. A Grande Mesquita e o Templo das Paixões do Homem (o primeiro monumento de Victor Horta) também podem ser encontrados aqui. Todos os anos, em 21 de julho, data do Feriado Nacional, existe uma noite de exibição pirotécnica. O Jubelpark é um local ideal para todos.
Spanning a sizable area in the valley of Woluwe, the emerald expanses of the Woluwe Park offer a wealth of natural beauty. The velveteen green spaces of the park have stood the test of time since they first arose at the behest of King Leopold II. During the Universal Exposition of 1897, the king wished to build a massive park that would draw the eye of the bourgeois, at the same time linking the Cinquantenaire and the domain of Tervuren with one another. The park evokes instant awe and wonder, with its quiet leafy alcoves, sparkling ponds, and nearly 300 billowing trees that feature across its broad expanse. It is also home to ducks, swans, gulls, and Egyptian geese, who are seen frolicking merrily along the park's tranquil ponds.
Petit Sablon Square, also called Place du Petit Sablon, is a beautiful square and garden that was built in the late 1800s. The square is surrounded by 48 statues symbolizing medieval guilds, giving you an insight into how people used to live. This lovely landscaped garden also features a fountain with the figures of the Count of Egmont and Count of Horn.
The National Botanic Garden of Belgium, also called the Botanic Garden Meise, is one of the largest botanic gardens in the world. It is both a research institute and a tourist attraction, with guided tours by experts who explain the garden, including pointing out rare flowers. As you walk through this garden you'll discover plants from around the world. The National Botanic Garden of Belgium also hosts art and cultural events.
Located in the area of Ixelles, the Ixelles Ponds are a set of two ponds that make for a popular gathering place for locals. The water here is not safe for contact and so visitors are not allowed enter the pond. One can walk along the shore and enjoy the peace or enjoy the picturesque Art Nouveau houses nearby. Sit down on a bench and out look out onto the water to admire the waterfowl or enjoy a picturesque walk around the ponds.
Located in the northern edge of the city, the Botanical Garden of Brussels is a pretty garden that hosts a variety of plants. In 1938, most of the botanicals were moved to the National Botanic Garden, but this urban park still remains a beautiful spot to rest or take a stroll amongst the large trees. The garden still houses 30 of the 52 bronze sculptures that were a part of the park in the 19th Century. Besides the sculptures and fountains, the garden feature a gazebo at its center and has a collection of herbs, carnivorous species and rare and exotic specimens of plants.
This small yet pretty park is near the Raad van State (Council of State) and the 19-century Église Saint-Joseph. Square Frère-Orban has a beautiful monument built in the late 1890s depicting economic and political freedoms in the form of two women on the sides of the plinth. The life-size statue of Walthère Frère-Orban on top of the pedestal gives it a majestic look. This park has many shady areas to relax.
Petit Sablon Square, also called Place du Petit Sablon, is a beautiful square and garden that was built in the late 1800s. The square is surrounded by 48 statues symbolizing medieval guilds, giving you an insight into how people used to live. This lovely landscaped garden also features a fountain with the figures of the Count of Egmont and Count of Horn.
Located in the area of Ixelles, the Ixelles Ponds are a set of two ponds that make for a popular gathering place for locals. The water here is not safe for contact and so visitors are not allowed enter the pond. One can walk along the shore and enjoy the peace or enjoy the picturesque Art Nouveau houses nearby. Sit down on a bench and out look out onto the water to admire the waterfowl or enjoy a picturesque walk around the ponds.
Para o 50º aniversário da independência belga em 1880, o Rei Leopold II encomendou a criação deste parque e de seu grandioso arco triunfal. Hoje, se-pode visitar alguns dos seus museus, o Autoworld e o Jubelpark ou pode descansar-se sobre a relva macia e admirar as casas solenes. A Grande Mesquita e o Templo das Paixões do Homem (o primeiro monumento de Victor Horta) também podem ser encontrados aqui. Todos os anos, em 21 de julho, data do Feriado Nacional, existe uma noite de exibição pirotécnica. O Jubelpark é um local ideal para todos.
Previously a private park owned by the Semet family, Tenbosch was opened to the public in 1982. The park was a garden at the back of the family house which was planted in the 19th Century and later developed into a botanical garden by Jean-Louis Semet who collected several rare varieties of flora. Today, the park boasts around 70 different varieties of rare trees including Chinese tretracentron, Loebner magnolia, Farges catalpa and Mongolian lime. Surrounded by a wall the park offers an unexpected sanctuary of serenity in a busy district making it quite popular among the locals.
Located in the northern edge of the city, the Botanical Garden of Brussels is a pretty garden that hosts a variety of plants. In 1938, most of the botanicals were moved to the National Botanic Garden, but this urban park still remains a beautiful spot to rest or take a stroll amongst the large trees. The garden still houses 30 of the 52 bronze sculptures that were a part of the park in the 19th Century. Besides the sculptures and fountains, the garden feature a gazebo at its center and has a collection of herbs, carnivorous species and rare and exotic specimens of plants.