We all know about Tintin, one of the world's most popular comic book characters. The Belgian reporter and his dog Snowy, along with a host of other characters have enlivened many a lazy afternoon. George Remi, under his pen name Herge created Tintin in the early 1900's and the series featuring the young reporter is flavoured with slapstick humor as well as some cultural and political commentary.
In 1991, the City of Brussels, along with the Belgian Comic Strip Center started a project, in which murals depicting popular Belgian comic book characters like Tintin, Lucky Luke, and Gaston will be painted on the walls of buildings.
While the project started as an attempt to decorate some of these buildings, it soon turned into a vivid reminder to locals and tourists alike, that several talented comic artists had their ties with the Belgian capital.
The buildings with murals are located along the "Comic Book Route", and most of these 50 buildings are situated within the City Center. The city of Brussels has so much to offer to a tourist. Walking along the comic book route, you can explore the city at your own pace. "Pro Velo", the Brussels tourist association organizes a two hour bike ride which takes you along the comic book route, as well.
If you're absolutely adore Tintin, you can visit the Tintin boutique near the Grand Place, and buy memorabilia.
In 1991, the City of Brussels, along with the Belgian Comic Strip Center started a project, in which murals depicting popular Belgian comic book characters like Tintin, Lucky Luke, and Gaston will be painted on the walls of buildings.
While the project started as an attempt to decorate some of these buildings, it soon turned into a vivid reminder to locals and tourists alike, that several talented comic artists had their ties with the Belgian capital.
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| The Tintin mural located at Rue de l'Etuve 33 in Brussels |
The buildings with murals are located along the "Comic Book Route", and most of these 50 buildings are situated within the City Center. The city of Brussels has so much to offer to a tourist. Walking along the comic book route, you can explore the city at your own pace. "Pro Velo", the Brussels tourist association organizes a two hour bike ride which takes you along the comic book route, as well.
If you're absolutely adore Tintin, you can visit the Tintin boutique near the Grand Place, and buy memorabilia.
a new interesting angle to promote tourism!one can never stop thinking up new themes to attract people!
ReplyDeleteWhy Tintin suddenly??? but i love the Tintin series anyways :)
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