Watch the Creation of an Enormous “Flower Carpet” Made of Begonias; Madeleine Muzdakis; My Modern Met
Every “pixel” of this giant public mural is made of begonias.
Source: Watch the Creation of an Enormous “Flower Carpet” Made of Begonias
Category Archives: Belgium
A Visit to the Museum Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp; Bruce Leigh Myers; Printing Impressions
The Plantin-Moretus Museum is the only museum in the world on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a testament to its importance to the collective interest of humanity. And in visiting and subsequent research into the Officina Plantiniana, it is noteworthy to draw parallels that today’s printing enterprises should consider.
Once victims of their own success, Belgian tourist spots emptied by coronavirus; Clement Rossignol, Christian Levaux & Bart Biesemans; Reuters
Belgium’s historic city centres of Bruges and Brussels, usually so busy with visitors that authorities have considered limiting tourists, are facing an unprecedented challenge as the coronavirus pandemic cuts tourism to zero, officials say. Unlike other top European tourism spots such as Paris and Amsterdam, UNESCO world heritage site Bruges is almost totally reliant on its eight million visitors a year, who bring in 750 million euros annually.
Source: Once victims of their own success, Belgian tourist spots emptied by coronavirus
Plantin-Moretus Museum Marks Famous Printer’s 500th Birthday; Rebecca Rego Barry; Fine Books Magazine
Christophe Plantin, born 500 years ago this May, was one of the most important printer-publishers of his time. To honor the occasion, Antwerp’s Plantin-Moretus Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has planned a series of festive projects and exhibitions to run through 2020.
Source: Plantin-Moretus Museum Marks Famous Printer’s 500th Birthday
The Ambitious Plan to Digitize 100,000 Historic Texts in Belgium; Matthew Taub; Atlas Obscura
Two major Antwerp institutions are putting some of their voluminous holdings in the cloud.
Source: The Ambitious Plan to Digitize 100,000 Historic Texts in Belgium
Hong Kong couple’s 13 Unesco sites in a day a world record; Kate Whitehead; SCMP
Paul Niel and Esther Röling had to use public transport and follow certain rules, but smashed the record for most Unesco World Heritage Sites visited in 24 hours, and the 12-hour record too.
Source: Hong Kong couple’s 13 Unesco sites in a day a world record
15 best places to visit in Belgium (inc. underrated cities); Rebecca Sharp; Hostelworld
Wondering what the best places to visit in Belgium are? Here are Rebecca Sharp’s TOP 15 spots. From exploring underrated cities to adventures in ancient forests.
Source: 15 best places to visit in Belgium (inc. underrated cities) – Hostelworld
Concert of the Carillon Ghent; Bennie de Meulemeester; Spotted by Locals
Ghent’s carillon plays music every 15 minutes from the belfry chosen by vote every 2 years. This is Unesco-World-Heritage music, and Bennie de Meulemeester is proud of it!
A Visit to Belgium’s Wondrous Art Nouveau Museum; Joseph Nechvatal; HyperAllergic
Victor Horta, like many architects at the turn of the century, wanted to eliminate the distinction between major and minor arts by creating immersive environments.
Visit Brussels: Belgian destination is well-worth your travel budget; Gulf News
Here’s what you need to explore on your visit to Brussels in Belgium…
Source: Visit Brussels: Belgian destination is well-worth your travel budget
Brussels: On the trail of Art Nouveau, waffles and Tintin; Sujoy Dhar; Indiablooms
BRUSSELS is often overlooked as the city of some serious diplomatic business. But if you explore beyond the city’s European Union tag, you unravel a Brussels which is the birthplace of the Art Nouveau architecture, the comic strips of Tintin and yes, it is also famous for its toothsome varieties of Belgian waffles and chocolates. Sujoy Dhar discovers all that and more in a little over 48 hours in a year the city marks 30 years of the Brussels Region and 150 years of the Brussels tram…
Bruges : Belgium’s link to the past and bridge to the future; Bob Taylor; CDN
With picturesque medieval buildings nestled among its lace-lined placid canals, Bruges, meaning “bridge” is captivating. A bridge that links past and future…
Source: Bruges : Belgium’s link to the past and bridge to the future
A Local’s Guide to Things to do in Bruges; Sam Van Den Haute; The Planet D
Belgium travel writer Sam Van den Haute shares the very best things to do in Bruges, Belgium. There’s more to Bruges than just a day trip from Brussels…
Source: A Local’s Guide to Things to do in Bruges | The Planet D
Belgium Beer Tour: A travel guide on where to go and what to drink; Andrew Marshall; Vancouver Sun
Andrew Marshall heads to Belgium and embarks on a beer journey through the historic towns, cities and villages of the Flanders’ region.
Source: Belgium Beer Tour: A travel guide on where to go and what to drink
Restoration set for Antwerp Cathedral towers; Pheymont; Travel Gumbo
‘The Venice of the North’ Beckons; Sandra Scott; Oswego County Today
Thinking of visiting Europe? Consider Bruges (Brugge in Dutch) this spring. It is a fairy-tale medieval town in the northwest of Belgium often referred to as “The Venice of the North.” Wandering…
Source: Sandra Scott Travels: ‘The Venice of the North’ Beckons
How to enjoy the perfect winter day in Antwerp?; Spotted by Locals blog
There’s plenty to see and do this winter in Antwerp. Too many choices? Here’s a great checklist to make the most out of your winter day in Antwerp! 9 am
Source: How to enjoy the perfect winter day in Antwerp? | Spotted by Locals blog
14 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Belgium; Jess Lee; PlanetWare
Plantin-Moretus Museum: A Perfect Bookish Destination in Antwerp, Belgium; Patricia Thang; BookRiot
During a trip visiting old friends in Europe this past spring, I found my new favorite museum in Antwerp, Belgium: the Plantin-Moretus Museum.
Source: Plantin-Moretus Museum: A Perfect Bookish Destination in Antwerp, Belgium
Magical Bruges Photos That Showcase Bruges’ Beauty; Bram; Go 4 Travel Blog
Located in the western part of the Belgium, about an hour by train from Brussels or Antwerp, Bruges has a perfectly preserved medieval town center. In this post, Bram wanted to focus on the amazing beauty of the city through a selection of magical Bruges photos.
Source: Magical Bruges Photos That Showcase Bruges’ Beauty – Go 4 Travel Blog
