Brussels, Belgium
‘The Container’
In the middle of a Brussels roundabout, a cargo container balancing on its edge.
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Brussels, Belgium
In the middle of a Brussels roundabout, a cargo container balancing on its edge.
Brussels, Belgium
Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Ghent, Belgium
An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.
Brussels, Belgium
Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
Brussels, Belgium
Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.
Brussels, Belgium
This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.
Brussels, Belgium
Intricate metal sculpture that's half gothic cathedral, half construction equipment.
Brussels, Belgium
A mural recalls a fictional woman who once lived at 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Brussels.
Brussels, Belgium
This huge limestone slab is considered the largest paving stone in Belgium and a relic of the earliest modern paving in Brussels.
Brussels, Belgium
The original shop where the iconic Belgian praline was invented.
Brussels, Belgium
A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.
Brussels, Belgium
This plaque commemorates the end of a symbolic battle waged by local residents against a project to demolish a large number of homes. And although it only lasted 2 and a half months, it still has major repercussions today
Brussels, Belgium
When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.
Brussels, Belgium
One of Hollywood's most iconic actresses was born in an upscale Brussels neighborhood in 1929.
Brussels, Belgium
This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brussels, Belgium
A bronze statue of the fictional character nicknamed "Mrs. Hat" from a beloved Belgian comedy.
Brussels, Belgium
Known as "The Spewer," this bizarre fountain has an even stranger urban legend behind it.
Brussels, Belgium
A largely overlooked statue that may commemorate the first publication of 'Don Quixote' outside of Spain.
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium's national heroine turned spy sacrificed her life to combat German occupation.
Paris, France
This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.
Paris, France
The approximate spot where the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar was put to death.