1. The king exhibits, Cinquantenaire Park
Leopold II was keen to show the world that the young nation of Belgium was one in the midst of expansion. The Cinquantenaire Park formed the backdrop to many grandiose projects such as the National Exhibition in 1880 and the World Fair of 1897. Join us as we go back to the time of steel and glass and ‘great inventions'.
Date: sat 02.05 - Price: € 10                                                                   
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3. The promotion of the colony
King Leopold II was keen to stamp his mark through avantgarde architecture and culture while at the same time raising funds for his colonial forays with a colonial exhibition. Thus did the King become patron of a new artistic style: art nouveau. A visit to the Pavilion of Human Passions and of the Hotel van Eetvelde built by Victor Horta.
Date: sat 25.04 - Price: € 14
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7. Heading for Africa from Brussels, Avenue Tervuren
Leopold II postponed the 1895 World Fair for two years in order to complete construction works on the Avenue Tervuren. The avenue was to form the link between the fair's two main sites: Cinquantenaire Park and Tervuren. This majestic avenue takes in some truly splendid architecture and parks. Join the walk southwards, towards Africa...
Date: sat 25.04 - Price: € 10
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11. The Grand Tour: from China to Japan
The Chinese Pavilion and Japanese Tower form the start of a remarkable ensemble: a veritable inventory of world heritage and exotic architecture. An outstanding presentation of the Orient as it was envisaged by the European colonists of the 19th century. Join this fantastic voyage to an imaginary, oriental world.
Date: sat 02.05 - Price: €13
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12. The visionary city
Thanks to King Leopold II's dynamic vision, Brussels evolved from a somewhat provincial town into a truly effervescent city offering unique skylines, monumental architecture and new city gateways. However, not everyone was over the moon with his enormous projects and Charles Buls even relinquished his position as mayor in protest. A walk from the Botanical Gardens to the Palace of Justice. 
Date: sun 26.04 - Price: € 8
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