Gallery of Royal Saint Hubert - Brussels

 Europe-Belgium-Brussels This is the Gallery of Royal St.Hubert. One of the earliest shopping centres in the world when opened. This card is very attractive and is hand drawn . Most famous for the chocolate shops. There was many more people there on the day I was here. Of course I went home with a box of chocolates. 

Posted nearby with no postmark. Part of the set from the miniature sheet. 

The European Parliament - Brussels

 Europe-Belgium-Brussels This is The European Parliament building . In spite of the fact that as an Irish citizen I vote for parliamentarians this is my first time to visit inside or out. There is a visitor centre nearby which is sort of interesting  . 

A definitive stamp showing King Philippe of Belgium . Posted the card in a standard postbox. 

Royal Museum for Central Africa - Brussels

 Europe-Belguim-Brussels This card is from the Royal Central African museum in Brussels. It was really the main reason for my visit here. I had been a number of years back. It was reopened in December 2018 after renovation. It is really interesting with very well written up information on this area. A large number of items will in time , go back to the new museum in Kinshasa DRC when that is opened. I normally buy a card showing the building. But this card just caught my eye. 1958 a receptionist in Leopoldville now Kinshasa . 

Loved this stamps. It is so well designed and clear . Part of a miniature sheet. 

Brussels- Belgium

 Europe-Belgium-Brussels Great to be back in Brussels. To me it was a business city and never go to see to many tourist sights here. This time I did . Lots to see and a great weekend. break. This is the Mont des Arts Gardens. On this occasion I past it late in the evening and did not see all these beautiful flowers. 

My first time go visit the new philatelic shop in Brussels. It is only open 3 days per week. A very impressive shop with a friendly and knowledgeable  staff member. Many years stamps on sale and here is the hand stamp that was processed there and then went through the mail.