More than 200 m2 of additional floating green islands in Brussels!
The Port of Brussels is on a mission to install more than 200 m2 of additional vegetated rafts in the Brussels Canal. These green islands aim to boost biodiversity on…
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Our 29 favourite green spaces in Brussels
As the first signs of spring finally emerge, Brussels parks and lush green spaces are coming back to life. The warming rays of sun and the vibrant hues of blossoming…
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The royal greenhouses, greener than ever!
It’s the event of the spring, the opening of the Royal Greenhouses at the Palace of Laeken. Hundreds of thousands of people come to Brussels from all over Belgium and…
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5 parks in Brussels that are must visit this summer
There are no dearth of picturesque parks in Brussels and the ideal season to visit them is summer. Well, I might not agree with the popular opinion and mention instead…
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Environment Festival on 5 June at Tour & Taxis Park
The Environment Festival is back in Brussels! On Sunday 5 June, the public will be able to enjoy in the day dedicated to nature and environmental activities in our city.…
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Floating green islands launched in the Port of Brussels
Something new in Brussels canal zone! Floating green islands have been launched in the Port of Brussels as part of the project that aims to boost biodiversity. The first of…
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Photo story: Beautiful Hallerbos
It’s that time of the year when amazing Hallerbos forest shows its exceptional beauty! We bring you a photo story from this beautiful location, created by Javier Pedromingo, Spanish expat…
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The best places to admire cherry blossoms in Brussels
Cherry blossoms symbolise spring. Many avenues and squares in the city are lined with cherry trees that are totally irresistible when in bloom ‑ usually in the beginning of April…
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Plants inspirations: Look At Me by Bela Silva
We are always inspired by good design and as warmer days arrive our attention to plants and green spaces increases exponentially. Being based in Brussels we don’t have to look…
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Discover Brussels: Square Armand Steurs in Saint Josse
Have you already visited the beautiful Square Armand Steurs / Armand Steurssquare in Saint Josse? This listed Art Deco square has undergone a complete renovation. The works began in 2018…
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The Green Walking Ring of Brussels – The ‘Promenade Verte’
Brussels is big. I mean, it’s huge! In our everyday lives we tend to ‘use’ a rather small part of it. As we all had some travel limitations during the…
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Best parks in Brussels + park cafes & kiosks
Everyone has their favourite green area of the city but what are the best parks in Brussels and in-park cafes and kiosks? Our contributor Darya Chernokova brings her list of…
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Green Brussels’ Balconies
As our lives have turned upside down and we self-isolated at home earlier this year due to unprecedented lockdowns, we understood the importance of outdoors. A lucky few in Brussels…
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