Secret Brussels Guide: A guide to the unusual and unfamiliar

This guidebook highlights over 300 unusual and unfamiliar places in Brussels, ideal for locals, visitors, and armchair travelers. It includes stunning Art Nouveau facades, a stretch of the Senne reconstituted in Saint-Géry, a farm in the city center, a Freemasonic reading of the Brussels Park, a physiognomical fountain of Magritte, a place where the Tsar of Russia vomited in 1717, a former rotunda of Panorama parking, a tribute to the soldier pigeon, a panoramic swimming pool, a scandalous pavilion in the park Cinquantenaire, a huge vegetable garden in Uccle, a 19th-century artists' studio in Schaerbeek, and a campsite in the heart of the city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2024
Publisher: Jonglez

Step into the extraordinary world of Brussels with this captivating guidebook, crafted by local experts who unveil the hidden gems and secret spots of this historic city. With over 300 unusual and unfamiliar places to explore, this Secret Brussels guide is a treasure trove for locals, curious visitors, and armchair travelers alike.

Immerse yourself in the captivating Art Nouveau facades that grace the streets, marvel at the Senne river's revitalization in Saint-Géry, discover a farm nestled in the heart of the city, witness a Freemasonic reading of the Brussels Park, be mesmerized by the incredible physiognomical fountain of Magritte, explore the site where the Tsar of Russia was said to have vomited in 1717, discover the former rotunda of Panorama parking, pay tribute to the soldier pigeon, delve into speleology, and marvel at the breathtaking National Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

But that's not all—Brussels offers a plethora of surprises and hidden wonders that await those who dare to venture off the beaten path. From panoramic swimming pools to scandalous pavilions in the park Cinquantenaire, from huge vegetable gardens in Uccle to a 19th-century artists' studio in Schaerbeek, and from a campsite in the very heart of the city to a garden forgotten in the Forest, there's something for everyone in this extraordinary city.

For those who possess a keen eye for observation, a willingness to push doors, and a desire to escape the well-trodden paths, Brussels is a treasure trove of curiosities and unexpected details that will astonish both its residents and visitors who thought they knew it well. This indispensable guide is a must-have for those who have explored Brussels or are eager to discover a different side of this vibrant city. So, pack your bags, embrace your curiosity, and let Secret Brussels be your guide to an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 106 x 191 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782361957162
Edition number: 6th ed.