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BAAF - Brussels Ancient Art Fair : Participating galleries on the Sablon Square and adjoining Watteu and Minimes street will open their doors for the annual Ancient Art Fair to be held in Brussels June 8 through June 13. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to view and buy some of the finest objects the past has to offer in one of the most stylish parts of town. MORE |
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Leonardo Da Vinci - The European Genius: In the magnificient setting of the Basilica of Koekelberg from August 17, 2007 through March 16, 2008. The exhibition will show original documents, scale models, notebooks as well as several of Leonardo’s inventions. The exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signature of the Treaty of Rome and is coproduced by « Europa 50 » and the European Commision. MORE |
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Queen Elisabeth Music Competition: Since its foundation, the Queen Elisabeth Competition is considered the world over to be one of the most prestigious competitions. It features competitions for violin, piano, composition and singingon a rotating basis. The 2007 edition is devoted to the piano. Over the past 50 years laureates of the competition include Leon Fleisher, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Gidon Kremer, Vadim Repin, Mitsuko Uchida and, most recently, Nikolaj Znaider and Marie-Nicole Lemieux. MORE |
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Tintin Goes to Hollywood: Fans of the boy reporter will finally see their wish come true. None other than Steven Spielberg and his company DreamWorks have committed to produce a movie about one of the many adventures of Tintin and his dog Snowy. Nick Rodwell, head of Hergé's Moulinsart Studios, which holds the rights to Tintin confirmed that the film could be in the theaters in two years. Meanwhile, Tintin fans can find out all about Tintin and his friends HERE. © Hergé-Moulinsart 2006 |
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Grand Prix of Belgium: The event of the year, the Formula 1 Race is held in Spa-Francorchamps on September 16, 2007. Tickets can be ordered HERE. For eight centuries the town of Spa, which has subsequently given its name to all similar health resorts in the English-speaking world, has been renowned for its healing waters. After the excitement of the race indulge yourselves and take the waters at The Thermes de Spa. Spa is a good place to stay for visitors wishing to explore the eastern Ardennes. Contact us for a guide to Spa and the Ardennes. |
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90th Anniversary of the Battle of Passendale: Ceremonies will be held throughout 2007 to commemorate the different phases of the offensive. Starting on June 7th and spreading over five weekends different locations will commemorate the fallen of the Great War. But no visit to the area would be complete without seing the museum "In Flanders Fields" or to attend the sounding of the last post in Ieper. For more information on the commemorations see HERE. |
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Belgian Beer Weekend: The Belgian Brewers’ association and the ‘Chevalerie du Fourquet des Brasseurs’, in collaboration with the City of Brussels organizes the annual Belgian Beer Weekend on the Grand’Place. Don't miss the 2007 edition to be held August 31st through September 2, 2007. Many small, medium-sized and large Belgian breweries will present their best selections of beers. Beer afficionados should also check out our Beer Lovers guide. MORE |
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It's as easy as abc!: Travel to amsterdam, brussels and cologne for an unforgettable travel experience. The three cosmopolitan cities offer each innumerable cultural and historical treasures, combined with ‘joie de vivre' and traditional European charm. Less than two and a half hours travel time from one city to the other! Enjoy medieval streets, lively squares, trendy shopping, cozy cafés, top restaurants, world-famous museums and cutting edge architecture, mighty gothic cathedrals and churches and so much more! MORE
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