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Chief Publisher : Viviane JACOBS, Directeur Général de l'Office de Promotion du tourisme de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Published on 09/09/10


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STATUE OF EUROPE "UNITY IN PEACE"


STATUE OF EUROPE "UNITY IN PEACE"
© Bernard Romain

Address:

Centre Erasmus
Square Van Maerlant
1040 Brussels (ETTERBEEK)

 

Description:

This monumental work is dedicated to Europe and offered to the European Commission by the French sculptor Bernard Romain. It was placed at the heart of the European quarter within the unique crossroads of peoples and cultures that is Brussels, and was inaugurated on 9 December 2003, at the occasion of the year 2003 which was devoted to disabled people as well as the historical enlargement of the Union.
This exhilarating work carries a universal message of brotherhood, tolerance and hope; the statue of Europe - ¿Unity in Peace` - was manufactured, modelled, polished and painted by children with challenged vision of different cultures under the supervision of Bernard Romain.

Practical Information:


Visit type: Statue, Monument

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CAUCHIE HOUSE


CAUCHIE HOUSE
© Christian Berthold

Address:

Rue des Francs 5
1040 Brussels (ETTERBEEK)
Tel.:+32 (0) 2 733 86 84

 

Description:

The Maison Cauchie is considered as one of the most beautiful masterworks of the Art Nouveau in Brussels. Situated in front of the Parc du Cinquantenaire, it was built for personal use in 1905 by architect, painter and decorator Paul Cauchie (1875-1952). It bears many exceptional decorative elements, including the famous Art Nouveau wall paintings.
Every year, visitors from all over the world come to admire and visit this gem of the Brussels architectural heritage.

Opening periods:

  • from Wednesday 1 September 2010 to Friday 31 December 2010 (Only on: Saturday, Sunday)
    • 1st weekend of the month : 10:00-13:00
    • 1st weekend of the month : 14:00-17:30

Practical Information:

RENTAL FOR COCKTAIL/RECEPTION
Visit type: Art nouveau, Monument, Architectural heritage

Comment:

Other contact number - cell phone: +32 (0)495/71 83 23.
Visits for groups (minimum 15 persons) by appointment.
Rental possibilities for coctail parties, seminars on request.

Access: Metro 1A/1B Station Mérode - Tram: 81 - Bus: 22, 27, 61, 80. Recommended car park: Esplanade of the Cinquantenaire.

Extra information:

Admission free for children younger than 12 years.

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