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Koekelberg
Koekelberg (; ) is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Ganshoren, Jette, and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). , the municipality had a population of 22,648 inhabitants, the smallest in the region. The total area is , which gives a population density of . The municipality is dominated by the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (or Koekelberg Basilica), one of the largest Catholic churches in the world. Its main transportation hub are the interconnected Simonis and Elisabeth metro stations, served by the Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB/MIVB) system. Main sights Koekelberg has a rich cultural and architectural heritage. Some of the main points of interest include: * The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (or Koekelberg Basilica), a minor basilica and par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basilica Of The Sacred Heart, Brussels
The National Basilica of the Sacred Heart (; ) is a Catholic minor basilica and parish church in Brussels, Belgium. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, inspired by the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris. Symbolically, King Leopold II laid the first stone in 1905 during the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Belgian independence. The construction was halted by the two world wars and finished only in 1970. Belonging to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Mechelen–Brussels, it is the 14th largest church by area in the world and the largest in Belgium. Located at the head of Elisabeth Park atop the Koekelberg hill, between the municipalities of Koekelberg and Ganshoren, the church is popularly known as the Koekelberg Basilica (; ). The massive brick and reinforced concrete structure, in Art Deco style of neo-Byzantine inspiration, features two thinner towers and a nearly as high green copper dome that rises above ground, dominating Brussels' north-western skyline. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brussels-Capital Region
Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, (All text and all but one graphic show the English name as Brussels-Capital Region.) is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, and is separate from the Flemish Region (Flanders), within which it forms an enclave, and the Walloon Region (Wallonia), located less than to the south. Brussels grew from a small rural settlement on the river Senne to become an important city-region in Europe. Since the end of the Second World War, it has been a major centre for international politics and home to numerous international organisations, politicians, diplomats and civil servants. Brussels is the '' de facto'' capital of the European Union, as it hosts a number of principal EU institutions, including i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Municipalities Of The Brussels-Capital Region
The 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region (All text and all but one graphic show the English name as Brussels-Capital Region.) are the political subdivisions of Belgium's central region. The government of each municipality is responsible for the handling of local level duties, such as law enforcement and the upkeep of schools and roads within its borders. Municipal administration is also conducted by a mayor, a council, and an executive. In 1831, Belgium was divided into 2,739 municipalities, including 20 within the current Brussels-Capital Region (which at that time did not exist). In 1841, a 21st and 22nd municipality were created when Berchem-Sainte-Agathe formally separated from neighbouring Koekelberg and Jette-Ganshoren split into Jette and Ganshoren. Since then, three municipalities have been merged with the City of Brussels: Laeken, Haren, and Neder-Over-Heembeek, in 1921. Unlike most of the municipalities in Belgium, the ones located in the Brussels-Cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
(French language, French, ) or (Dutch language, Dutch, ), often simply called Molenbeek, is one of the List of municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the western part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, from which it is separated by the Brussels–Charleroi Canal, as well as by the municipalities of Anderlecht, Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Dilbeek, Jette, and Koekelberg. The Molenbeek brook, from which it takes its name, flows through the municipality. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally Multilingualism, bilingual (French–Dutch). From its origins in the Middle Ages until the 18th century, Molenbeek was a rural village on the edge of Brussels, but around the turn of the 19th century, it experienced major growth brought on by a boom in commerce and manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution. Its prosperity declined after the Second Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmed Laaouej
Ahmed Laaouej (; born 8 December 1969 in Liège, Belgium) is a Belgian politician. He is a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives elected through the Parti Socialiste. He is the mayor of the commune of Koekelberg and Head of the PS parliamentary group in the House of Representatives. During the elections of 25 May 2014, Ahmed Laaouej turned-out in 4th place on the PS list in the House of Representatives for the district of Brussels and is elected federal deputy with 12,996 votes preferably thus achieving the 7th best individual result for all parties in Brussels. Background and education Ahmed was born on 8 December 1969 to a Moroccan family originally from the Rif region (in the Kebdana region near Berkane in eastern Morocco), he is the fifth son in a family of six children. Laaouej is the first one of his family to be born in Belgium. His father, who arrived in Belgium in 1962, was a miner in a coal mine in the Liège region. His mother, a housewife, rejoined her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elisabeth Park
Elisabeth Park (; ) is an urban public park in the municipality of Koekelberg in Brussels, Belgium. It is served by the interconnected Simonis and Elisabeth metro stations on lines 2 and 6 of the Brussels Metro. See also * List of parks and gardens in Brussels * History of Brussels * Belgium in the long nineteenth century In the history of Belgium, the period from 1789 to 1914, dubbed the "Long nineteenth century, long 19th century" by the historian Eric Hobsbawm, includes the end of Habsburg monarchy, Austrian rule and periods of French First Republic, French ... References Citations Bibliography * * External links * Parks in Brussels Urban public parks Koekelberg {{Brussels-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simonis And Elisabeth Stations
Simonis and Elisabeth are two interconnected Brussels Metro stations serving lines Brussels Metro line 2, 2 and Brussels Metro line 6, 6 on two different levels, as well as a Trams in Brussels, tram and Brussels buses, bus stop. Additionally, Simonis railway station (; ) is a railway station operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB/NMBS). It is served by the Brussels Regional Express Network (RER/GEN) service. The station complex is situated at the end of the Boulevard Léopold II, Boulevard Léopold II/Leopold II-laan in the List of municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, municipality of Koekelberg, in the western part of Brussels, Belgium. Simonis received its name from the aboveground square /, itself named after the sculptor Eugène Simonis; while the nearby Elisabeth Park, named after Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of Belgium, Queen Elisabeth, gives Elisabeth its name. Simonis metro station opened on 6 October 1982 and is a transit station in north–s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Berchem-Sainte-Agathe ( French, ) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem ( Dutch, ), often simply called Berchem, is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Ganshoren, Koekelberg, and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Dilbeek. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). , the municipality had a population of 25,787 inhabitants. The total area is , which gives a population density of . The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city". History In the Middle Ages, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was a modest village on the edge of Brussels. In 1795, it received the status of an autonomous municipality. In 1841, it separated from neighbouring Koekelberg, and in 1954, it became a part of the Brussels-Capital Region. Main sights Berchem-Sainte-Agathe has a rich cul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Deco
Art Deco, short for the French (), is a style of visual arts, architecture, and product design that first Art Deco in Paris, appeared in Paris in the 1910s just before World War I and flourished in the United States and Europe during the 1920s to early 1930s, through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects, including clothing, fashion, and jewelry. Art Deco has influenced buildings from skyscrapers to cinemas, bridges, ocean liners, trains, cars, trucks, buses, furniture, and everyday objects, including radios and vacuum cleaners. The name Art Deco came into use after the 1925 (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris. It has its origin in the bold geometric forms of the Vienna Secession and Cubism. From the outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bright colors of Fauvism and the Ballets Russes, and the exoticized styles of art from Chinese art, China, Japanese art, Japan, Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganshoren
Ganshoren (; ) is one of the List of municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Jette, and Koekelberg, as well as the Flanders, Flemish municipality of Asse. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally Multilingualism, bilingual (French–Dutch). , the municipality had a population of 25,564 inhabitants. The total area is , which gives a population density of . Politics The current city council was elected in the 2018 Belgian local elections, October 2018 elections. On that occasion, Pierre Kompany was elected mayor of Ganshoren. He was the first black mayor in Belgium, and is the father of footballer Vincent Kompany. The current mayor is Jean-Paul Van Laethem. References External links * Archives Municipality Ganshoren {{Authority control Ganshoren, Municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Belgian Local Elections
The Belgian provincial, municipal and district elections of 2018 took place on Sunday 14 October 2018. They are organised by the respective regions: * Brussels with List of municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, 19 municipalities * Flemish Region, Flanders with 5 provinces and List of municipalities of the Flemish Region, 300 (down from 308) municipalities ** In the city of Antwerp, elections will also be held for Districts of Antwerp, its nine districts * Wallonia with 5 provinces and List of municipalities of the Walloon Region, 262 municipalities ** In the German-speaking Community, the elections are organised by that community rather than the Walloon Region In the municipalities with language facilities of Voeren, Comines-Warneton and the 6 of the Brussels Periphery, the schepen, aldermen and members of the Public Centre for Social Welfare, OCMW/CPAS council are directly elected. General Although the laws governing local elections differ per region (Brussels, Flanders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jette
Jette (; ) is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, Ganshoren, Koekelberg, and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Wemmel. In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). , the municipality had a population of 54,107 inhabitants. The total area is , which gives a population density of . History Origins to Middle Ages Neolithic tools and remains of a Gallo-Roman villa have been found on the territory of Jette, proving the old age of the first settlements in this area. The fact that its first church was dedicated to Saint Peter also indicates early Christianisation. During the Middle Ages, parts of the territory were feudal dependencies of the Duchy of Brabant. Under the duke's protection, Dieleghem Abbey was founded in 1095 by the Bishop of Cambrai and administered by Aug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
