Jogging in Brussels

In a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, you discover the Katharine square in Brussels, on which you will find not only the church, but also one of the oldest markets of Brussels – “Le Marché aux Poissons”. Here, you can try (organic) food, fish and seafood on the spot or take away.
Many renowned restaurants are located in this area providing not only known fish classics but also a real Brussels delicacy: mussels with French fries.
From the Katharine square it goes towards the city port, passing the Quai aux Briques and Quai au Bois a Bruler. Due to its cosy atmosphere a lovely place to stroll and jog.

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„La Monnaie“, the Royal Opera House in Brussels is the seat of the City Ballet. Thanks to the efforts of Gérard Mortier and Bernard Foccroulle and music director Sylvain Cambreling and Antonio Pappano the Opera House could again reach the splendour of bygone days. Today the Opera House is one of the most prestigious in Europe.
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The Cathedral of Brussels, also known as St. Michael and St. Gudula, is an imposing Gothic structure on the place Saint Gudule. Inside, the complex decorated Baroque pulpit is a real eye catcher, made by the sculptor Henri-François Verbruggen. Also worth seeing are the windows decorated in a sixteenth century style, depicting the last judgment. The portraits of the various kings and emperors can be admired in the North chapel on the left side.
As a national church, is the Cathedral often the scene of Royal Weddings, state funerals and similar ceremonies.

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The Warande park or also Parc de Bruxelles is the largest park in the city with its rectangular area of 13 ha. Nearby The Royal Palace, the Belgian Parliament and the American Embassy are located. The park is created in 1775 on the Koudenberg Hill, on which the ruins of the castle of the Dukes of Brabant (better known as “The old Palace” or “Burned Palace”) stood. The park was designed in the neo-classical, geometric style of Gilles Barnabé Guimard and Joachim Zinner. The main entrance is located on the north side, opposite the Belgian Parliament. The paths that cross the park, are based on three promenades.
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Monk

Rue Sainte-Catherine / Sint-Katelijnestraat , 42, 1000 Brussel, België

Let’s go off to your reward, a cold beer in the monk’s Café in the area of the Katharine square. In addition to the well-tempertured refreshment we recommend the delicious sausages and the excellent cheese also.
The billiard room in style Art Deco style is in particular reserved spaghetti lovers. Another highlight is the exhibition space on the first floor of the building.
Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere and the exceptional retro look of the restaurant, you deserve it.