Ommegang: Brussel’s Medieval Festival
Ommegang means ‘walkabout’ in Flemish and is a medieval-style procession across Brussels to the Grand Place that takes place each July
Read moreOmmegang means ‘walkabout’ in Flemish and is a medieval-style procession across Brussels to the Grand Place that takes place each July
Read moreAt the end of the 19th century, Victor Horta broke with the dominant, traditional architectural styles in Brussels, giving birth to the iconic Art Nouveau genre.
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