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Mirror Pond with a view of the AfricaMuseum

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Mirror Pond with a view of the AfricaMuseum

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Mirror Pond with a view of the AfricaMuseum

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Location: Tervuren, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Leuven Town Hall – Leuven Town Hall loop from Joséphine-Charlotte

57.3km

03:28

280m

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2. Ponds of Tervuren Park – Lake in Park van Tervuren loop from Stockel - Stokkel

45.6km

02:47

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tervuren Park Ponds – Lake in the Park van Tervuren loop from Germoir - Mouterij

41.6km

02:41

320m

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visit.brussels

July 23, 2023

The museum's origins date back to the 1897 World's Fair, when the section dedicated to the Congo colony was established in the Palais de l'Afrique (formerly the Palais des Colonies) in Tervueren Park. Following its success, and at the instigation of King Leopold II, the temporary exhibition was converted into a permanent museum and scientific institute dedicated to the Belgian Congo, with the aim of generating interest and showcasing the country's economic potential.

The Palais de l'Afrique quickly became too small, so Leopold II commissioned Charles Girault, architect of the Petit Palais in Paris, to build a new museum and redevelop the entire site. Leopold II died before the project was completed, and the museum was inaugurated in 1910 by King Albert I.

The museum was closed for five years, from 2013 to 2018, for major restoration and renovation work.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

August 11, 2024

Beautiful view of the AfricaMuseum. At the moment there are works so you can't go to the castle.

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Willem VS

January 3, 2024

The Spiegelvijver is a pond in Tervuren, Flemish Brabant. It is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, and offers beautiful views of the nearby Royal Museum for Central Africa. The pond is surrounded by trees and provides a peaceful and serene environment to relax and enjoy nature.

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Location: Tervuren, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Mirror Pond with a view of the AfricaMuseum

1. Leuven Town Hall – Leuven Town Hall loop from Joséphine-Charlotte

2. Ponds of Tervuren Park – Lake in Park van Tervuren loop from Stockel - Stokkel

3. Tervuren Park Ponds – Lake in the Park van Tervuren loop from Germoir - Mouterij

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