🌍 Let’s celebrate World Cities Day!🌍
Embark on a unique adventure this World Cities Day by exploring the art cities of Flanders! From the iconic masterpieces of Antwerp to the enchanting charm of Bruges, every pedal stroke is a journey through time and culture. 🚴♂️🎨
Ready to explore? Check out the Iconic Art Cities Cycling Route in the comments below 👇
Will you be among the first persons to cross the new floating bridge in Hoge Kempen National Park? Don't miss out on this unique adventure in Flanders! 🚴
🔗 Find out more in our top comment
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Witness a centuries-old tradition that's truly one-of-a-kind! 🦐🐎🌊
In Oostduinkerke, Flanders, fishermen ride majestic Belgian Draught horses into the North Sea to catch grey shrimps —a practice so unique, it's recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 🌍✨
More information in the first comment!
🌟 For the first time, an international exhibition will be dedicated to an exceptional woman: Margaret of Parma, daughter of Charles V and maid Johanna Van der Gheynst.
Taking place in her hometown of Oudenaarde, this exhibition "Margaret. Emperor's daughter between power and image" reunites portraits and cherished objects for the first time in 500 years.
Exhibition at the MOU from 21 September 2024 to 5 January 2025.
Don't miss this historic event! 🖼️✨
📅 21st September 2024 - 5th January 2025
📍 MOU Museum Oudenaarde
📷Margaret of Parma (c) Royal Collection Trust
More information: https://visit.mechelen.be/burgundian-renaissance
📜 In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Mechelen was a vibrant hub for administrators, artists, philosophers, and scientists. 🌟 During the Burgundian Renaissance, it became a political, intellectual, and cultural center.
Today, you can still feel the legacy of that time in the grandeur of the city's many historic palaces. 🏰Mechelen is bringing this golden era back to life! 🌟 Experience the new "If Walls Could Talk" listening walk, and discover flavors from 500 years ago with ingredients brought back by a food archaeologist. 🍽️
And that's not all! Visit St. Rumbold’s Tower for augmented reality experiences and two VR viewers on the skywalk. 👀
Ready to dive into the Burgundian Renaissance? Visit Mechelen, the place to be. See you there! 😀
🚴♂️🌟 Limburg is a renowned cycling region in Flanders, known for its fantastic infrastructure with 2000 kilometers of paved, mostly car-free cycling paths. 📆 From September 11 to 15, the UEC Road European Championships will be held in Flanders for the first time! Come and cheer on your favorite riders in 13 thrilling races, with the elite women and men competing on September 14th and 15th.
On Sunday, September 8th, take your own bike and explore the European Championships course starting from Hasselt. Experience the best and most challenging cycling routes that Limburg has to offer. From cobbled sections and hills to stunning landscapes, there's something for every cyclist. Whether you're an e-biker, a family, or a seasoned rider, join us for an unforgettable ride! 🚴♀️ More information in the top comment 👉
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Dive into the captivating world of James Ensor, the Flemish Master who revolutionised art! 🎨 Explore the depths of human emotion through his avant-garde lens - sometimes light-hearted, pessimistic, yet always lyrical and hilarious. 🗓️ Join us in celebrating his legacy with a series of exhibitions, activities, and events in Antwerp. 🎉 Discover more in our top comment.
🚴♀️The Flanders’ Finest Cycle Routes take you past all the wonderful things our region has to offer.
Cycle through surprising landscapes 🌳and past unique heritage 🏰. Don't miss a chance to pause and enjoy art 🎨and to sample our many local gastronomic products🍽️.
Hop on your bike and breathe Flanders in. 💚🚲
Link in our top comment ⬇️
Nestled in the heart of Ghent, Saint Bavo Cathedral stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. ⭐️ Home to the Ghent Altarpiece, also known as the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, this masterpiece of medieval art was painted by the Flemish Masters (and brothers) Hubert and Jan van Eyck and draws people from around the globe, eager to witness its detailed depictions for themselves. 🎨
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🌿✨ The giant water lilies in Ghent University's Botanic Garden have never been this impressive! This year, the leaves boast a whopping diameter of 2.6 meters—one meter more than usual. Thanks to an enthusiastic intern from the GUM (Ghent University Museum), and a head gardener's experimental fertilizer trial, these water lilies are a sight to behold. 🌸🔬
Want to see these botanical wonders up close? Visit the Botanic Garden at Karel Lodewijk Ledeganckstraat daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free! Now is the perfect time to visit, as the lilies are at their peak. 🌞
While you're here, don't miss the GUM - Gents Universiteitsmuseum, nestled in the heart of the Botanic Garden, near MSK Ghent and S.M.A.K. Dive into a world where science, research, and critical thinking come alive, and discover the beauty of scholarship through trial and error, doubt, and imagination. 🌱🔍✨
📸: ©GumGent
Unexpected, from A - Z!
Flanders, the land of heroes, jackpots, wildlife and so much more just waiting for you to discover! 🌿 Expect the unexpected, from A - Z! Click the link in our top comment to learn more. ⤵️
Ensor❤️Rubens. And Ensor also loved his hometown of Ostend! The beautiful Venetian Galleries, near the beach where his self-portrait was found, will soon be hosting “Ostend, Ensor’s Imaginary Paradise”, an exhibition that focuses on Ensor’s relationship with his birthplace and home. (starting June 29th) 🌊
And mark your calendars, because in September 2024 the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen in Antwerp is holding a major Ensor exhibition: “In Your Wildest Dreams, Ensor Beyond Impressionism”.
For this expo, Ensor’s Self-Portrait with Flowered Hat will move to the city of Peter Paul Rubens, where you will be able to see it together with the self portrait by Rubens himself. A unique opportunity!
🖼️ Self-Portrait with Flowered Hat, 1883
👨🏻🎨 James Ensor
📍 Mu.zee Ostend (going on loan to KMSKA Museum in Antwerp from September 28th)
🖼️ Self-portrait, c. 1623-1630
👨🏻🎨 Peter Paul Rubens
📍KMSKA Museum, Antwerp (on loan from the Rubenshuis until 2027)
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Other works:
- Portrait of Susanna Lunden, Peter Paul Rubens, 1622-1625, National Gallery, London
- The Intrige, James Ensor, 1890, Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp
- Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, Peter Paul Rubens, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Belgium, Brussels
- The Fall of Faeton, Peter Paul Rubens, c.1604-1605, Royal Museum of Fine Arts Belgium, Brussels
Unexpected from A - Z
Welcome to Flanders, a region packed with history, heritage and arts.✨ The cradle of cycling and the breeding ground for an unparalleled culinary culture. A region in the heart of Europe, with an inexhaustible wealth of natural beauty interspersed with historic castles and gardens. A place full of stories that stretch back centuries, thanks to our pioneering craftsmanship. Discover the unexpected for yourself and click the link in our top comment to learn more.
Bruges Triennial
Where contemporary art meets historic architecture! Once every three years the historic city centre of Bruges plays host to the exciting Bruges Triennial. For the fourth edition, artists explore the city's hidden possibilities with the theme of 'Spaces of Possibility'. How can this UNESCO-protected historic city, where non-building is central, cope with change? And how can contemporary art and architecture be a catalyst for this sustainable change?
Discover the interpretations of twelve artists and architects from around the world, until 1st September. An exercise in imagination, look at what Bruges could be – today and in the future! #Tribru24 #visitbruges Visit Bruges
Hoge Kempen National Park
🌍 World Environment Day provides the perfect opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the sights and sounds of nature. 🐾 Enjoy melodies of birdsong, the rustling of leaves and the fresh air in your lungs at Hoge Kempen National Park! 🌿
Today is the day to cherish our planet and find solace in its beauty, so plan a visit to Hoge Kempen National Park and reconnect with the stunning natural environment in Flanders. 🍃 (Link in the top comment!)
