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English guide book to exploring Tervuren
eagleowl Says: There is a really lovely and useful little pocket guide available to Tervuren. It's in English and gives directions to Tervuren, a map of a lovely 6 km walk around the park, notes on the history of the region, nature notes of birds and trees to see etc, and some...
irisbe Says: Building the Royal Museum of Central Africa took its toll on lives: three people died during the construction period.The Museum was built on occasion of the World Colonial exhibition, an off spin of the World Exhibition held in Brussels at he same time.It was meant to bring...
The Congo, I presume?-Tom Frantzen
irisbe Says: For those who are interested in the artist Tom Frantzen, he has a new project that still needs some financing. Big companies are willing to offer money but in return for rather unaesthetical promotion signs. That future project is again a collection of different statues with...
irisbe Says: Tom Frantzen “The Congo I presume”At the East side of the French garden was a compilation of statues erected in 1997. They were created by Tom Frantzen and inaugurated on occasion of the centennial of the Colonial World Exhibition. The monument was baptized “The Congo, I...
irisbe Says: You cannot miss visiting the Royal Museum for Central Africa.It is the landmark of Tervuren.Facing the beautiful “French” garden, the museum is build almost on the crossroad where the central path from the Warande park, crosses the path going from the Castle at one side...
The Horseshoe or Panquin barracks
cadzand Says: This harmonious building was part of the demolished castle of the Dukes of Brabant. It was built in 1749 by Charles of Lorrain and architect J.A. Anneessens. It was used as a stables and housed the castle staff. It was also the first horse-carriage post service in 1829 with...
cadzand Says: This barocque chapel was built in 1617 by Albrecht and Isabella following the plans of Wenceslas Coeberger. You’ll find it at the entrance of the Warandepark, as a part of the former castle of the Dukes de Brabant. The legend tells it was on this place St. Hubertus died.
De Linde: Excellent belgian cuisine
cadzand Says: I'll call this excellent belgian cuisine in a charming small restaurant. It's good to make reservations. Very friendly and thoughtful service. We had a delicious lunch (13 €) with an appetizer of water melon pearls and thin salmon slices with a dip sauce of sour cream, a...
Station Spoorloos: A pub and a place to eat, to meet, to enjoy.
irisbe Says: At the Leuvense steenweg 10, just opposite the Royal Museum of Central Afrika you will notice a sign (see picture) of a bar/petit restauration on the locations where was once a Station that was build on purpose of the building of the museum and the African Expo, held on...
irisbe Says: When you really are with a bigger group it might be interesting to hire a bus yourself. The bus drivers usually know the way around and you don't have to worry about losing your friends in traffic. It is fun to be able to talk to every one while getting to your destination...
irisbe Says: This old fashioned streetcar will take you to Montgomery where you can take the Metro further into the centre of Brussels.This is still an old type of tram that is driving this tracks. Each tram has it's own identifying number.There are people who really like to go tram...
I don't think this is a French cut!
irisbe Says: What was said about the lakes and canals, of who is taking care for what, also implies on the maintenance of the park itself.What used to be a beautiful French garden is only a shadow of its old glory.The buxus and other trees are not cut in the right shapes anymore because...
It is a lovely day for a wedding
irisbe Says: A more pleasant local custom is using the lovely area as a background for wedding photography. Not only we were lucky with the weather that day, the company and the couple who were there taking the pictures of their lives, could not dream of a better day.My favourite was the...
When rumours are considered to be true
irisbe Says: There was medical care, something Belgians lacked that time, and they were well fed.But you cannot avoid that none of them was struck by illness and sadly enough seven of them died of influenza.Those seven were not allowed to be buried within the wall of the local cemetery...
When rumours are considered to be true
irisbe Says: When in 1897 the World Expo took place in Brussels, Leopold II organised as a spin-off the Colonial World Expo at the same time in Tervuren.I recommend you to read the other tips to situate this event.The colonial exhibit was meant to introduce the new colony to the Belgian...
cadzand Says: You do like nature, you are an outdoor lover, with a passion for hiking and cycling, dont miss the Tervuren geographical Arboretum, with many big trees as chestnut trees, maples, redwoods, auracaria, larches, etc. along shady and large pathways. This is the perfect family...
Fishing with respect for the environement
irisbe Says: Fishing is one of the most done sports in Belgium.Here in Tervuren it is not different.Although there are a few problems to be solved and I hope they can do it without too many fuss.The club who first had the permit to fish at the other lake (behind my back from where I took...
irisbe Says: This area is a real cycling paradise: not too hilly, only a tiny bit and lots of greenery to cycle through.On the day of my visit there was a special cycling event and we saw many sportive people rushing by... or more at a touristic speed :)
irisbe Says: Soon the Colonial palace became too small for the huge collection and in 1905 Leopold II started with the project of a big Colonial Museum.Nowadays it is called the Royal Museum of Central Africa and is no longer a museum but also a research institute. It is the most visited...
irisbe Says: After the fire in 1879 destroyed the castle and Princess Charlotte was moved over to Meise, Leopold built a new Colonial Palace on the ruins of the former construction.He built this Palace on occasion of the World Exhibition that was held in Brussels on 1897.At Tervuren he...
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Plan a Tervuren vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Tervuren locals
In 17th and 18th century the French introduced the Saint Hubertus celebration mass, accompanied with music for horns. This kind of mass spread all over Europe...
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Q: Hi, Me and my friends are planning a trip to Tervuren. Is it possible to get cycles on rent for a day or so in Tervuren ? If...
A: hi, Tervuren is very close to Brussels where you'll find a few bike rental places on this...
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Dukes and Kings loved it, so why won't you?
I had the luck I could organise a day trip that combined a visit to the Warande at Tervuren and a visit to Overijse nearby. The name of Tervuren derives from the name of a little river called Voer....
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Tervuren - A nice tram ride and a unique museum
Tervuren is one of Brussels' best kept secrets. Actually, it is not really in Brussels at all, but just the other side of the Foret de Soignes (the forest that runs around the eastern ans...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Tervuren. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 10 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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I lived in Tervuren for a few years whilst working in Brussels. I'm afraid to say it's a real ex-pat suburb of Brussels, which is probably why I was there, being too lazy to learn Flemish properly!......
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