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. Since COVID limits our choice of foreign destinations, why…
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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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New park in the EU quarter: Citizens’ Garden!
European Quarter in Brussels is richer for another park – Citizens’ Garden is located in the grounds of the former residence and studio of the 19th century artist Antoine Wiertz,…
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Photo story: Parc Seny
Seny Park is a landscaped promenade park located in the municipalities of Auderghem and Watermael-Boitsfort, along the Boulevard du Souverain. Several areas of the park constitute the part of green…
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Petition to make Bois de la Cambre / Terkamerenbos car(e) free
Could Bois de la Cambre (Terkamerenbos) become a car-free zone? This is the demand of a new petition, signed already by more than 6000 people. We share below the story…
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Beehives, insect hotel and vegetable garden at Thon Hotel EU
Even though most of Brussels hotels are closed during the Covid-19 confinement measures, there are some inspiring stories coming from the hotels in our city. Thon Hotel EU, located in…
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Ideas for better city: The park that connects Place Flagey with Bois de la Cambre?
A new green axis in Ixelles? A park that connects Place Flagey with Bois de la Cambre? According to the proposal by one.brussels a redesign of Ixelles ponds could lead…
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