Belgium 11/08/2012-13/08/2012: Brussels a Royal Destination
From August 11th. till August 13th 2012, I visited Brussels. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is really the destination for Royalty fans, like me. These places are important for the Belgian Royal family. Royal Palace Outside view Royal Palace in Brussels Belgium This palace is not used as residence but as office for the Kings of Belgium. King Albert II of Belgium lives in Belvedere Castle in Laken (near Brussels). During the Summer holiday, the Royal Palace is free for visit (when the King is not there). In several rooms you can see rich furniture and beautiful paintings. They are telling a (very) brief history of the Royal Family. You can take pictures inside and outside the building. Well known inhabitants: - Napoleon (French Emperor) - Wiliam II of the Netherlands and his wife Anna Pavlovna of Russia - Leopold I - Leopold II .... ST. Goedele cathedral St. Go