The River Sambre finds its source in the higher areas of the country a little way away, but this river has played an important part...

The forest expands to the south of the town and is a pastoral wonderland, exhibiting many of the most beautiful facets of Belgian life....

The local abbey has been a significant building in the small community for many hundreds of years, and soon became the parish church when it...

The Museum of Industry is dedicated to the long and interesting past that the city has which is connected to the industrial revolution. Steel...

Theatre is an important part of the Belgian social and cultural calendar, and something which is taken seriously across the land. This good looking...

The Belfy in the heart of Charleroi has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, therefore protecting and preserving it from any change...

One of the largest stadiums in the country, this huge football venue was one of the grounds that was used during the European Championships which...

The Folklore Museum is dedicated to the social history of the people of the city, rather than the massive political and economic changes that have...

One of several great quality theatres at the heart of the community, this venue has a long reputation for providing top quality productions, with some...

Place Charles II is the centre of the upper part f the city and is a wonderful square that is open to the public....

The theatre scene is strong and vibrant in the city, and this is one of the fine venues in which you will be treated to...

This beautiful park is one of only a few reserved green areas at the very heart of the city. Offering a great environment to...

A magnificent testament to the people of this city, the town hall was constructed just before the Second World War in 1936, and represents one...

King Leopold was obsessed with the railways, and he made a great effort to make sure that Belgium had one of the best systems in...

The Palace of Exhibitions is a marvellous piece of architecture from the post war period, blending in nicely with the many older buildings that surround...

There has been a lot of activity in this area of the world for a great deal of time, and the archaeological museum is the...

One of the best collections of art anywhere in the country, this fine arts museum is located at the heart of the community, a well...

The glass industry has played a large part in the development of the city of Charleroi, and for many centuries the art of making and...

Jules Destree was one of the most famous people ever to have been born and lived in the city of Charleroi. A household name...

The Protestant Church is a wonderful building, and a well-known landmark in the community. Constructed in the 19th Century when there was a wave...