Brussels, Belgium
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Built in 1956 for the World’s Fair, the Atomiumis an homage to the future. It recently reopened after a complete renovation. -
Conix Architecten of Antwerp, Belgium, were responsible for the renovation of the Atomium’s interior, which includes these atomlike seating pods. -
The Grand Place—Brussels’s major tourist destination—was burned down by the French in 1695, but was rebuilt within five years. -
Patrons at A La Mort Subite enjoy a modest glass of Belgian ale. -
Belga Queen mixes details from the former occupant, a bank, with modern restaurant furnishings. -
The Belgian Center for Comic Strip Art was designed by Art Nouveau master Victor Horta. -
The Galeries Saint-Hubert are the forerunner to the modern shopping mall. Constructed in 1847, they were the first glass-covered shopping arcades in Europe. -
Brussels’s fashion movement was spurred on in no small part by the boutique Stijl, a staple of Rue Antoine Dansaert that always manages to stay ahead of the curve. -
Top-Mouton started with interior design, but branched out into other areas, including home accessories.
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