Golden Memories of Brussels Park

You can expect just about any kind of weather in October in Belgium, but in the middle of that same month two years ago, we were actually blessed with summer weather! And the park nearest where I used to live - and where I could enjoy that extra sunshine - was the Brussels Park (also known as the Royal Park).

With its 13ha, this is certainly not one of the biggest parks of the Belgian capital. But for locals, tourists and office workers alike, this is a nice green space, away from the daily duties, amidst the hustle and bustle of one of Belgium's busiest towns.

Established at the end of the 18th century, the Brussels Park has a main pond with a beautiful fountain, a kiosk, a bandstand and a theatre building. It is nestled in between the Royal Palace and the Belgian House of Parliament (the two buildings actually mirror each other). From a distance, you can also see the Palace of Justice.

The Brussels Park is easily accessible with public transport: buses, trams and metro all stop at one of the main entrances of the park. And one of Brussels' main train stations - Brussel Centraal/Bruxelles Central - is nearby as well.

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