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Traditions of an industrial city: the Pjeirefretters in Vilvoorde

Traditions of an industrial city: the Pjeirefretters in Vilvoorde

Vilvoorde, Friday morning, 10:07 a.m. We get off the train and walk along Stationlei toward Heldenplein. Only a handful of people brave the crisp morning air. Next to us on the road, only a few "steel horses" pass by. Our first real "horse" would be

In the shadow of the mines: landscape art in Genk

In the shadow of the mines: landscape art in Genk

Today, Genk is mainly known for its mining history, but did you know that the city was also famous for its natural resources in the past? Today, we will follow in the footsteps of famous landscape painters from the 19th and 20th centuries who felt completely at home in the former marshlands. However, we must

Young people bring 15th-century art to life with the ErfgoedApp

Young people bring 15th-century art to life with the ErfgoedApp

This fall, Leuven's city festival will be dedicated to Dieric Bouts, with this 15th-century painter being highlighted throughout the city. All initiatives will be grouped under the title New Horizons. Leuven gave young artists and organizations the opportunity to explore Bouts from ever-changing perspectives and thus discover new

The cairn measuring 142 meters in height

The cairn measuring 142 meters in height

Looking for a fun family outing? Climb the old coal tip at Waterschei and follow the Steenmannetjespad (Cairn Trail). Along the route to the top of the tip, cairns made of stacked basalt stones show you the way. Along the way, 'Steentje' tells you all about the heritage and nature of the area. Try

The Royal Army Museum: in the footsteps of knights and soldiers

The Royal Army Museum: in the footsteps of knights and soldiers

At the foot of the triumphal arch in Brussels' Jubelpark lies the Royal Museum of the Army and Military History. We took a look around this immense museum in the European heart of Brussels, using two tours in the ErfgoedApp. The Middle Ages: a time of heroism

Kazerne Dossin: What’s New?

Kazerne Dossin: What’s New?

Together with the ErfgoedApp , Kazerne Dossin recently ErfgoedApp a tour intended for secondary school students aged 15 and older. We visited the museum and learned about the war history in a new way through 'Kazerne Dossin: What’s New?'. A dark chapter in Belgian history

Traces of the past and the future: Train World

Traces of the past and the future: Train World

Would you like to take a train journey back to times long past? Then hop on the train to Train World in Schaarbeek. The museum brings the history of the Belgian railways to life in a compelling and interactive way. Through a rich collection, sound clips, and real stories, you will