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Located at the exit of a passage from the Stock exchange, this church is a Neo Classical building, inspired by the Parthenon in Athens, and it was built in 1830.
It has many paintings and sculptures inside.
Written Nov 17, 2011
I think that Montagne street is one of the two biggest commercial streets in Charleroi. Linking the high city with the low one, it has lots of history, but, we couldn't appreciate it because it was suffering hard work being almost impossible to circulate.
There were no works inside H&M so... you know!
Written Nov 17, 2011
One of the older streets in Charleroi, is still beautiful. from it still start the stairs that once led to the castle, and where teh woekers dried their wools. However, the general look is modern, and commerce spreads along it.
Written Nov 13, 2011
On Place Charles stands the Basilica of Saint Christophe. It was first built in 1667, enlarged in 1723, and then dedicated to Saint Christopher (initially Siant Louis). In 1956, architect Joseph André renovated the whole church and only the chancel remains from the original.
Written Nov 13, 2011
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Open in 1893 in the location of an old convent,this commercial structure has the the typical look of the "Belle Époque", in a No-classical style using stone and iron. The shops still show the original wooden doors.
Fortunately, they were closed when we passed, and we could proceed...
Written Nov 13, 2011
Built during the kingdom of Louis XIV, this french chapel was part of a hospital in the opposite side of the river. Sold to a particular, it was demolished, but people didn't accept, due to the devotion to the saint. It was then reconstructed in 1818 close to the actual place, and finally moved t the actual location in 1897
Written Nov 13, 2011
We saw no many gardens in Charleroi but this seems to be the most central and big. Built in 1882 following English pattern, it has some statues (including he queen, of course and... Lucky Luke) and is dominated by a central band stand, very useful to a minutes of practice for a couple that would compete in next day world championship, in Mons. Not nervous, however, with tranquility enough to appreciate the soft colours of autumn.
Written Nov 13, 2011
Why?
Why is this modern and beautiful belfry considered World Heritage by UNESCO?
Built in 1936 it is 70 meters high, in white and blue stone it is really elegant, in its combination of art deco and classicism, but... Why?
Integrated in City Hall, it seems to have independent life, playing regularly each fifteen minutes, but... why?
Well, Wikipedia came to help me:
"The Belfries of Belgium and France is a group of 56 historical buildings designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, in recognition of an architectural manifestation of emerging civic independence in historic Flanders and neighbouring regions from feudal and religious influences, leading to a degree of local democracy of great significance in the history of humankind."
OK! It's the history, not the architecture... I accept!
Written Nov 13, 2011
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The basilica is also situated on the Place Charles II, almost opposite the Town Hall. It was built at the end of the 17th century, in baroque style. Before, the basilica was a church, it became a basilica only in 1950.
Updated Feb 20, 2004
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This statue can be found on a little square on the Boulevard Audent. It represents Jules Destrée, a famous Walloon politician who played an important role in the region of Charleroi. If you want to know more about this person, you can visit the museum dedicated to him, in the town hall on the Place Charles II.
Updated Jan 15, 2004
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This statue can be found on a little square on the Boulevard Audent. It represents Jules Destrée, a famous Walloon politician who played an important role in...
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Q: Hallo, I am travelling (on my own)through brussels on 8th Friday. I arrive at charleroi airport at 16.45 (hope without late) and...
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Charleroi is one of the major cities of Belgium and is called the capital of the Black Country ( because of its coal industry). Besides that it is often compared to Chicago, regarding crime, which is...
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I guess the Charleroi airport is often visited by tourists for routes to Brussels because Ryanair uses it as a kind of hub.
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Charleroi Airport is 37 miles away from Brussels. It is a small airport but not overcrowded. Usual facilities including a large cafe. There are two ways of travelling to Brussels via public...
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Charleroi! That toddlin' town...
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