St. Giles' Cathedral

St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh

St. Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism. The church is located on the Royal Mile which runs between the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle. It is named St. Giles after a sixth century Frenchman who became the patron saint of cripples.
The building dates back to the early part of the 12th century and has been repaired many times. What makes the St. Giles' Cathedral stand out is the unique crown spire which was added in 1495.

St. Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism. The church is located on the Ro...

Manneken Pis, The Most Famous Statue in Belgium

Manneken Pis

Manneken PisThis famous little boy stands close to the Grote Markt on the corner of the Stoofstraat and the Eikstraat. On some days you can find him there naked but very often he's wearing one of more than 600 costumes. These costumes you can see in the City Museum.

There are several stories why Manneken Pis is standing here. According to one of them a little boy had watered against the door of a witch who lived where the fountain now stands. The witch was so angry that she turned the little boy into a statue. Whatever the real reason is today this statue is one of the most famous landmarks in Brussels.


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This famous little boy stands close to the Grote Markt on the corner of the Stoofstraat and the Eikstraat. On some days you can find him ...

Mini Europe in Brussels

Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa

Mini Europa


Mini Europa


Mini Europa

Mini Europe is located in Brupark next to the Atomium. Here you see some of the most famous monuments and cities in the European Union. A guide will give you all the information on all the models. A recommended place to visit when you are in Brussels.

Location: Bruparck, 1020 Brussel (Laken), Belgium.


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Mini Europe is located in Brupark next to the Atomium . Here you see some of the most famous monuments and cit...

Atomium in Brussels

most famous building in Belgium


big sphere of the Atomium


big sphere of the Atomium


big sphere of the Atomium


most famous building in Belgium

The Atomium was built for the Expo in 1958. It's 102m tall and has the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. It has nine spheres of which you can visit 5. An elevator will bring you to the top of the Atomium, from here you can have a beautiful view of the city and Mini Europe. This is also the place where you can find the highest restaurant in Belgium. By the moving stairway you can go back down and visit the four other spheres.

Location: Square de l'Atomium, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium.


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The Atomium was built for the Expo in 1958. It's 102m tall and has the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 16...