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Belgium vs Israel

Posted on September 2, 2015October 3, 2016 by worldcityguides

On October 13th the last matches will be played in the Euro 2016 qualification stage, and this might be a very important evening to Belgium. There will be played some matches before that so the table might change before then, but in this match against Israel the team from Belgium might need 3 points to get a secure spot in the Euro 2016.

That is why Belgium needs all the support they can get at this match, so if you want to be there at the King Baudouin Stadium on October 13th to watch this match, you better grab hold of your tickets as soon as possible. Israel will also come to this match probably knowing that three points can give them either a spot in the Euro 2016 or at least a spot among the teams getting to the qualification matches, so this will be a tense match where Belgium will enter as big favorites with stars such as Fellaini, de Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard and Kompany in their team, all stars from the top leagues in Europe such as the Premier League and the German Bundesliga.

The match will start at 20.45 local time, so if you want to watch Belgium live, then go ahead and get ready. After all Belgium is one of the best football teams in the world at the moment according to the FIFA ranking, so have fun watching them!

Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo

Posted on June 1, 2015May 26, 2017 by worldcityguides

In June 2015 the Battle of Waterloo celebrates its anniversary and in this occasion a grandiose reconstruction of the battle will be shown in Waterloo.

To celebrate the bicentenary of Battle of Waterloo, which had a great impact of the history of many nations, different shows will be presented to the visitors. It is a great opportunity for everyone to have a closer look on the history and to follow its greatest moments as well. Over 300 horses, 100 canons and 5000 re-enactors will bring the Battle of Waterloo back to life for the visitors.

The first show will be on 18th June 2015 from 22.30, the next performance will be on the following day on 19th June 2015 from 20.00, the third one will be held on 20th June 2015 from 20.00 and the last show of the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo will be shown from 18th to 20th June in 2015. Tickets for the shows are already available.

Waterloo

For more information on the tickets and the shows please visit the official site.

Salon du Chocolat 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by worldcityguides

The Salon du Chocolat will take place again this year in Belgium, in Brussels in the beginning of February in 2015. This will be the second year Brussels gives home to this special event again.

The Salon du Chocolat is the largest and most known event dedicated to chocolate in the whole world. The Salon du Chocolat takes place every year in several cities such as Paris, Tokyo, Moscow, New York, London, Zürich, Beijing, Shanghai and so on. At the 3 days long festival visitors will have the chance to discover and taste a wide range of various chocolate. The Salon du Chocolat is one of the most visited events in the life of the city which attracted last year over 30.000 people from all over the country. It is a perfect program for everyone from big families through small families to friends.

During the 3 day long event visitors can explore the different tastes and forms of chocolate along side with countless programs and activities such as conferences, workshops, children’s, festive and educational activities as well. One of the highlights of the Salon du Chocolat will be the famous Chocolate Fashion Show with various outfits made out of chocolate. This year the second Salon du Chocolat will be held from 6th February 2015 to 8th February 2015 in the heart of Brussels at Brussels Expo.

Ticket for adults, students and seniors is € 8.50, ticket for children from 3 to 12 years is € 5 and it is free for under 3 years olds.

Brussels Expo
Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium

For more information on the Salon du Chocolat chcek the official site.

Top events in Brussels in 2015

Posted on January 11, 2015 by worldcityguides

What are the best events in Brussels in 2015? In this short article we will introduce you to the best programs in Brussels.

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and it is among the most exciting and colourful cities in Europe. Through the whole year multiple programs and activities are waiting for the visitors from the various concerts, festivals to the most interesting exhibitions. So in this article we will list some of the highlights of the city in 2015.

One of the most awaited festivals in Brussels is the ‘Brussels Film Festival’ which will take place some time in April 2015, the dates of the festival are not confirmed yet. At the festival you can check the best movies and there will be countless programs related to film and movie making as well.

Another popular festival in the city is the ‘Art Brussels’ where you can check the most beautiful contemporary art. The ‘Art Brussels’ presents the most talented European artists to the visitors and shows over 125 galleries from over 20 countries. The festival will be held from 25th April to 27th May in 2015.

If you like jazz music then the ‘Brussels Jazz Marathon’ is the perfect program choice for you. The ‘Brussels Jazz Marathon’ takes place at various venues in the city from cafe houses through clubs to hotels and at the marathon over 4000 musicians will perform. The ‘Brussels Jazz Marathon’ will be held some time in May 2015.

Probably the most awaited event in the city is the ‘Belgian Beer Weekend’ where over 50 breweries from all over the world will be presented. This is the biggest beer event in Brussels and at the festival you can also try the best Belgian beers. The ‘Belgian Beer Weekend’ will take place some time in September this year there are no exact dates announced yet.

Each year some time in the end of November the Christmas markets appear in the city. The Christmas markets are the perfect place to do some pre-Christmas shopping, try the best mulled wines and dishes and to get into the holiday spirit as well. The Christmas markets usually open from the end of November until the end of December.

Apart from the markets and the various festivals in the city Brussels hosts some of the best concerts in 2015. In this year visitor can enjoy the performances of the most famous artists of the world such as Hozier, Interpol, Nicki Minaj, One Direction and so on.

If you want to know more on the various programs and activities in Brussels read on here in our Brussels Guide!

Shopping trip to Maasmechelen from Brussels

Posted on September 5, 2014January 17, 2025 by worldcityguides

If you are planning to visit Brussels and you enjoy shopping or if you just want to do something different from sightseeing the Maasmechelen Village Shopping Day trip is a program for you to choose.

Take a day out and experience Belgium’s most famous shopping destination. It is an outdoor mall where you can choose from more than 100 international boutiques. The stores offers well known brands’ clothes from the previous seasons and you can save up to 60% off the retail price, quite similar to the Kildare centre outside Dublin. There are two types of trips you can choose from the ‘express option’ which includes only the round trip and the transport from Brussels or you can upgrade to the ‘experience option’ which includes additional benefits like a 50€ worth gift card and a 20€ voucher for lunch.You meet your guide in the central of Brussels and travel with bus to Maasmechelen village, the route takes approximately an hour.

If you choose the express option after the arrival you are free to look around on your on at the mall where you can discover the stores. You will have four hours to get to know the mall and to browse the collections of clothing, cosmetics and accessories . The place offers 100 different stores to choose from, you can find all the big names like Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Marlies Dekkes or Guess which offers savings up to 60%.

The experience option will give you also the four hours of freedom to discover all the stores the mall can offer, but in additional you will also have a 20 euro voucher for lunch at Ellies Gourmet Burger Restaurant and a 50 euro gift card and even a VIP card that allows you savings at some stores.

If you would like to attend a program like this, go ahead and book it today at the Viator website.