The Little BELvue - The History of Belgium for children - EN

Belgium has not always existed... How old is the country? Hop back in time! What happened in 1830? It's revolution at the Opera House! Belgium became independent and chose a king. Who will be the first King of the Belgians? The continent's first railway opened! What did Leopold, the Builder King, make? With Stanley he discovered the unexplored lands of the Congo. In 1900 it was the Belle Epoque! Belgium suffered in the First and Second World Wars. How did the Belgians react to these tragic times? Visit the Atomium! Look at the political evolution of Belgium. Discover the country's food, specialities and celebrities