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A 19th-century arcade off Brussels' busy Rue Neuve shopping street has been restored to its original splendour, after a top-to-bottom renovation project over 15 years.
The devil got stuck trying to leave Brussels city hall on Wednesday morning - as a delicate removals operation did not quite go to plan.
Following another successful edition of Open Monument Day in Flanders, heritage minister Geert Bourgeois has launched an Open Monument Card and the website openmonumenten.be.
Open Monument Day, the largest one-day cultural festival in Flanders, turns 30 this year.
The Belgian architect Victor Horta transformed Brussels in the 1890s and early 20th century with his sublime Art Nouveau style.
For the past four years, Belgium has been marking the 100th anniversary of World War One with ceremonies, exhibitions, plays and concerts.
Belgium has been shaped by successive waves of history, from the Roman conquest to the European Union.
A second world war air-raid shelter under Brussels' Place du Jeu de Balle has been classified as a protected building - three years after locals began proceedings to stop an underground car park b
Folkloric giants, made of papier maché, cloth and wicker come to life in a magical way to the delight and wonder of young and old, when they dance in the streets of Belgium during festivals
