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Brussels + Antwerp

Brussels may be the heart of the EU but unassuming Antwerp, an hour away by train, has long been one of Europe’s most prosperous ports. For this guide we’ve toured both destinations and found plenty of gems throughout, from…

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Big ideas

15 August 2019

Hidden inside an imposing townhouse, Graanmarkt 13 is a step ahead of routine retail.

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Roll model

21 October 2015

Belgian stationery-maker Le Typographe combines time-honoured typesetting techniques with polished designs to notable effect.

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Fun of the fair

23 March 2017

New York’s art-world innovator Independent is taking its idiosyncratic style to Brussels. We ask some key figures what makes it special.

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Brussels + Antwerp: The Monocle Travel Guide

23 October 2019

Belgium had no fashion history until six young designers put their country at the centre of that world in the late 1980s. To celebrate our latest travel guide, we travel to Antwerp to see how the fashion scene has matured…

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Building society

16 November 2017

A former construction yard has been brought back to life by businesses that are working together to grow – quite literally.

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Baja or Bust

17 February 2007

If you’ve had enough of the Antwerp to Brussels commute, relocate your life. Every month we’ll take you to an emerging business hub and tell you everything you need to build a new company and enjoy a better standard of…

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Social constructs

16 September 2005

The understated buildings, awe-inspiring developments and reclaimed public spaces that deserve your attention during your time in the area.

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Pieces of distinction

16 September 2005

Seek out these must-find shops and style establishments that have helped to forge the area’s reputation as a fashion force to be reckoned with.

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Regional Gastronomy

16 September 2005

Epicures and locavores are well catered for in Flanders, thanks to its emphasis on using the finest ingredients and timeworn traditions to create unique flavours.

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Hit list

16 September 2005

If you’re wondering where to start on your Flanders expedition, never fear. Here are 10 sights, tastes and experiences that represent the best of the area.

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Here to stay

16 September 2005

At the end of a long day’s exploring, you’ll want to retreat to somewhere cosy and welcoming, with great food and drink. Take your pick.

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Food

19 January 2016

Blessed are the cheesemakers – not to mention the brewers, bakers and restaurateurs – who make sitting down to eat and drink with friends such a keen pleasure. Here’s our pick of the vital victuallers making Monocle’s…

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Curious and Curiouser

15 September 2022

Flanders’ showcases of art and design aim to provide stirring and accessible works, from recognised artists to unknown names from around the world.

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Curious and Curiouser

16 September 2005

Flanders’ showcases of art and design aim to provide stirring and accessible works, from recognised artists to unknown names from around the world.

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The Ten

18 April 2019

The days are getting longer and festival season is almost upon us. So take the initiative: head out to a sculpture park in Spain, a five-hour play in Melbourne or Venice’s Biennale with the help of our indispensible guide…