Blog about life in Belgium, personal impressions of immigrants, tourists.
Fritz Mayer van den Bergh was a Belgian art collector whose passion for Old Flemish Masters and rare art objects made him one of the key figures in the cultural life of Antwerp in the late 19th century. He was born in 1858, the son of a wealthy businessman and lawyer. His interest in art […]
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The Rubens House Museum in Antwerp is one of the most famous cultural and historical monuments in Belgium, associated with the life and work of the great Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens. This house, which served as a studio, residence and meeting place, was acquired by the artist in 1610, after his marriage to Isabella
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Classic and contemporary art in Belgium is a multifaceted field, including paintings, sculptures and installations. If you want to immerse yourself in this amazing world, visit the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. This place is a collection of famous artists of the country, from the Middle Ages to modern times. Before visiting, we
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How to learn the history of the city better during your vacation or trip? Of course, visit the local museum. Ghent has one of the best collections of Belgium. Entering it, you find yourself in the walls of an ancient abbey, where each room and exhibition is a small piece of the history of this
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It is impossible to imagine a trip to Flanders Belgium without visiting the famous Gravensteen Castle. It is located in the city of Ghent and is a local historical landmark. This is the only structure in the region whose defensive lines and buildings remained intact. You should definitely visit here, see the collection of torture
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