BRUSSELS AND COMIC STRIPS

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In Brussels, the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art is the living expression of this with its thematic exhibitions, its library and its cafeteria, which are always very 'animated'. Throughout the city, several bookshops are devoted exclusively to new, second-hand and collectors' comic books, not to mention the amusing three-dimensional gadgets that will brighten up any interior. But above all, don't miss the 'comic strip trail', which has involved thirty walls in the capital being covered with comic strip characters that are larger than in life in every sense and portrayed in the most comical situations. Without claiming to be Great Art, there's no denying that it is great in every other way!

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On your way... (See also the list of tourist information linked to this walk).
The Comic Strip Frescos.

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Buildings and squares:
Zinneke: mongrel, symbol of the cultural mix of Brussels.
Place du Béguinage: peace and quiet in the city centre.
Place des Martyrs.

Restaurants and brasseries:
Belgian Comic Strip Centre.
Marché aux Poissons and Place Sainte Catherine, excellent fish restaurants.
Rue Antoine Dansaert and surrounding.

Bars and cafés:
Hotel Radisson SAS: comic strip bar.
Around the Place Saint Géry.
Rue Marché-au-Charbon.

Shopping :
Comic strip shops with new and second-hand comic books, ex-libris, figurines and collection objects for the real comic strip lovers : Boulevard Anspach, Boulevard Lemonnier, Rue du Midi.
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Tintin shop: anything on Tintin.

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Tourist information linked to this suggestion:

BELGIAN CENTRE FOR COMIC STRIP ART - CBBD (BRUXELLES) © Karina Nestler This is the Kingdom of the Smurfs, Tintin, Lucky Luke, Spirou, Gaston Lagaffe, Spike and Suzy and plenty of other paper heroes! One of the major Brussels tourist attractions and a superb example of Art Nouveau architecture, the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art brings together everything related to the comic strip, from its prestigious beginnings to its most recent developments, over an area of more than 4,000 square metres: permanent and temporary exhibitions, library, documentation centre, bookshop, bar… Espace Hergé, around a giant representation of the façade of the castle of Moulinsart with enlargements, scale-models and numerous interactive items to get to know Hergé's work better. Address: Rue des Sables 20 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 219 19 80 know more...

CRYPT OF THE MONUMENT ON THE PLACE DES MARTYRS (BRUXELLES) Square in classical style, designed in 1775. Not to be missed: monument dedicated to the heroes who died in the 1830 revolution. Designed by Guillaume Geefs. Crypt. Address: Place des Martyrs 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 735 96 05 know more...

GRAND-PLACE (BRUXELLES) © OPT - Ricado De La Riva The Grand-Place is an exceptional example of the eclectic mix of architectural styles and artistic characteristics of the culture of society in this region. Because of the quality of its architecture and remarkable value, the Grand-Place illustrates the remarkable evolution and the success of a mercantile city in the north of Europe at its apogee of prosperity. The Grand-Place of Brussels is a homogeneous whole of private and public buildings, dating principally from the end of the 17th century. The architecture summarizes and illustrates vividly the social and cultural quality of this important political and commercial centre. Address: Grand-Place 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 279 43 65 know more...

MANNEKEN-PIS (BRUXELLES) © Karina Nestler Also known as the "Ketje de Bruxelles", the "little boy of Brussels" is one of the city's most cherished figures. Tourists and Belgians come to visit and laugh at this statue, which is often dressed in one of its costumes (the impressive wardrobe is on display at the "Maison du Roi/King's House" on the Grand'Place). Numerous legends have sprung up around this symbolic Brussels figure. The most commonly heard is the one that, by answering his famous call of nature, he reputedly extinguished the burning fuse of a bomb destined for the Grand'Place. In reality, this charming little fountain was put in place during the reign of Archiduke Albert and Archiduchess Isabelle to supply drinking water to the neighbourhood. Address: Rue de l'Etuve 1000 BRUXELLES know more...

RAYMOND LEBLANC FOUNDATION (SAINT-GILLES) © Fondation Raymond Leblanc The different spaces are fitted out as follows: a space "Raymont Leblanc", a space "Lombard" yesterday and today, a space journal "Tintin", a space "Publiart", a space "Belvision", a space "Jenes Talents", a space "Le Lombard dans la Ville". There is also a room where film screenings and mini conferences are held. The different exhibition rooms (300 m² in total) present archives that were never shown before with among other original boards of comic strips, historical documents, material for the animated comics of "Belvision". Various spaces are fitted out in function of the various realisations of Raymond Leblanc. Address: Avenue Paul-Henri Spaak 7 1060 SAINT-GILLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 520 70 09 know more...

ROYAL SAINT-HUBERT GALLERIES (BRUXELLES) © OPT / J.P. Remy The "Galeries Royales St Hubert" (Royal St Hubert Galleries) in Brussels equal two hundred meters of listed monument. They were constructed by the architect Cluysenaer in 1847 and house a unique mix of cultural style and commercial spirit under a beautiful glass roof. They are without any doubt the most beautiful covered galleries of Europe. Ever since 1850, they have become the favourite promenade location and place to be for all sorts of artists and intellectuals. The galleries are divided into 3 parts, the "Galeries de la Reine" (the Queen's Gallery), the "Galerie du Roi" (the King's Gallery) and the "Galerie des Princes" (the Princes' Gallery). Address: Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes 1000 BRUXELLES know more...

SAINT-GERY HALLS (BRUXELLES) © OPT / J.P. Remy Two minutes on foot from the Bourse, this building stands out because of its architecture. Exhibitions are regularly organized so you can learn more about the architectural qualitie of our region or about a specific project. This covered market was built in 1881 by the architect Dubois on the site of the Castrum of the Dukes of Lotharingia. Exhibition and animation centre devoted to the cultural heritage and the Brussels' way of life. Address: Place Saint-Géry 1 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 502 44 24 know more...

SCIENTASTIC MUSEUM (BRUXELLES) © Scientastic Museum Baudoin Hubert Just 2 minutes away from the Grand'Place, you can experience the fascinating world of science. Using light, sound, smell and touch, discover more than 90 surprising and exciting hands-on exhibits. Sit down like a fakir, fly like a bird, take a picture of yourself in an impossible box... Fantastic Scientastic. Playing with ordinary, everyday tools, you will witness 1001 astonishing effects. Prepare to be amazed. Address: Station Pré-Métro Bourse (Sous-sol -1) Boulevard Anspach 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 732 13 36 know more...

THE COMIC STRIP HOUSE (BRUXELLES) © La Maison de la Bande Dessinée 2006 The Comic Strip House takes you to the heart of the French-Belgian comic strip, that of "Le Journal de Spirou" in which the most famous comic strip characters came alive. The history of these masters of the 9th art is told along a trail with numerous drawings and boards, other illustration and derived objects. In our television room we will also show some interviews with authors. Enter the legend… Address: Boulevard de l'Impératrice 1 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 502 94 68 know more...

THEATRE HOUSE - LA BELLONE (BRUXELLES) The Theatre House - La Bellone which is located at the heart of Brussels is a centre dedicated to the Stage Arts and was created on 27 March 1980 by painter-theatre designer Serge Creuz. Its facade, the most beautiful one in Brussels, was built in the beginning of the 18th century by Jean Cosyn, architect-sculptor of the Grand'Place. Its bright halls house documentation centres, libraries and workshops, proposing both permanent services and punctual events which will enjoy the spectators of stage arts. It offers a unique setting in Brussels for dinner-encounters, colloquiums and artistic performances. Address: Maison du Spectacle - La Bellone Rue de Flandre 46 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 513 33 33 know more...