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Port of brussels ​((nl)Haven van Brussel)
The royal warehouse of "Tour et Taxis"
Information
Country	Belgium
City	Brussels
River (s)	Brussels-Charleroi canal, maritime canal from Brussels to the Scheldt
Postal code	1000
Telephone prefix	32 2
Location
50 ° 52 ′ 34 ″ N 4 ° 22 ′ 5 ″ E (Edit card mask)
Official site
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the Port of brussels is one of seven districts of the city of Brussels. It is also called northern district Where Suburb of Laeken.

Understand

This district is formerly known as the Faubourg de Laeken. A large part of the territory was part of Laeken, although today it is generally considered to be apart, for example the district no longer has the same postal code as Laeken, etc. It is best known for containing the port of Brussels and for this reason is an industrial district. There is the former Brussels ferry terminal, the Tour et Taxi station which today hosts major cultural events as well as offices.

To go

Circulate

To see

• 50.865424.350181 Tour and Taxis Avenue du Port, 86C,   32 2 4261222 – A former and vast industrial site, the most remarkable building of which is the former “royal warehouse” on the edge of avenue du Port. Its name comes from the Thurn und Taxis family who owned the land. Converted into office space, the site also hosts major cultural events. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 50.859494.34852 Citroën Garage Place de l'Yser, 7 – Industrial building built in 1933 between the modernist style and Art Deco. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 50.860094.35713 Boulevard du Roi Albert II  – Wide boulevard bordered by the tallest towers in Brussels and nicknamed the “Brussels Manhattan”. (last update Feb. 2018)

Do

• 50.859154.347041 Brussels by Water Quai des Péniches, 2bis,   32 2 2036406  hourly.  prices. – Riverboat cruises on the canal. Possibility to take your bike. (last update March 2018)

Events

• BRAFA (Brussels Antiques & Fine Arts Fair) Avenue du Port, 86C (in the "royal warehouse" of Tour and Taxis),   32 2 5134831, e-mail : [email protected] from Saturday 23 January to Sunday January 31, 2016 of 11 h - 19 h (Thursday, until 22 h).  25 € (~ 27.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 37.43 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 30.18 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 16,390.15 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), under 27: 10 € (~ 11.05 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 14.97 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 12.07 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 6,556.06 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), under 16: free. – One of the most prestigious art and antique fairs in Europe where all the works of art presented are for sale. The exhibitors are gallery owners and antique dealers from all over the world and of international renown. (last updated Apr 2015)
• Brussels Book Fair Avenue du Port, 86C (in the "royal warehouse" of Tour and Taxis),   32 2 2904431, e-mail : [email protected] from Thursday February 26 to Monday March 2, 2015. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 h - 19 h, (Friday until 22 h 30, Monday until 18 h).  8 € (~ 8.84 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 11.98 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 9.66 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 5,244.85 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) in Week, 9 € (~ 9.95 Fr. - course on 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 13.48 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 10.87 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 5,900.45 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) weekends, under 26 and over 65: 5 € (~ 5.53 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 7.49 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 6.04 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 3 278.03 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – Exhibition showcase for publishers, meeting with authors, thematic exhibitions. (last updated Apr 2015)

Eat

Have a drink / Go out

Events

• Coffee color Avenue du Port, 86C (on the site of Tour and Taxis), e-mail : [email protected] from June 30th to July 2, 2017. Friday: from 16 h - 3 h, Saturday: from 15 h - 3 h, Sunday: from 15 h - 2 h. 1 day 39 € (~ 43.1 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 58.39 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 47.08 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 25,568.64 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021), 3 days 79 € (~ 87.31 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 118.28 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 95.38 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 51,792.88 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021), 3 days camping 95 € (~ 104.99 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 142.24 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 114.69 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 62,282.57 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021). – Urban music festival. Camping area, over 50 restaurants from around the world and over 30 craft stalls from around the world, mobile ATM for cash withdrawals. (last updated Nov 2017)
• 50.861594.349481 Brussels les Bains Barges wharf (between n ° 1 and n ° 65),   32 2 8942798, e-mail : [email protected] from Friday July 3 to Sunday Aug 9, 2015. Tuesday to Sunday: from 11 h - 22 h (Friday and Saturday until 23 h). free. – Unmissable summer meeting to share an aperitif, taste a culinary specialty, play a beach volleyball match, discover original activities or even take a pedal boat ride on the canal. (last updated Apr 2015)

Housing

• 50.865054.359021 Husa President Park Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 44,   32 2 2032020 from 60 € (~ 66.31 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 89.84 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 72.44 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 39,336.36 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021)/night. – The Husa President Park hotel is located in the new business district of Brussels, a stone's throw from the North Station, the Tour & Taxi exhibition site and 10 min by car from the Brussels Expo site (Heizel). TO 05 min by car from the Grand Place, the Atomium, the European Institutions, the "Square" Congress Center and to 13 km from Brussels airport, the Husa President Park hotel with its typical French stone facade contrasts with the environment of glass towers. It offers 297 rooms renovated in a modern and warm style and 17 meeting rooms. The unique private garden is a true haven of peace in the city center. (last update Feb. 2018)