Charleroi - city of contrasts. Part Two |
We decided to go through the neighboring streets in the direction of rising above the rooftops of a high tower.
Along the way, are assessing how to restore old buildings.
We leave for another big area Bld Jacques Bertrand. The tower was part of an art museum.
On the opposite side the "Palace of Art" with posters of performances and exhibitions. Monument to the right of the three turned to the sky hands.
Right - the cheerful establishments, snack bars and restaurants. Allocated the name "Le Bacchus" and the name of one of the varieties of local beer Jupiler.
Narrow streets heading back to the cathedral and go explore the city in the opposite direction.
Void and the remnants of luxury, while still in good condition.
In the park and boulevard many magpies and pigeons.
It seems that the pigeons are not only wild but also domestic - especially plump large flocks are circling.
Lack of regular passersby can be attributed to time, place and day of week, so go look for more than relocate.
Began interesting areas. Are many companies of students, but most striking characteristic it is the individual groups of three or more standing at the crossroads. Continuing to look under the feet to avoid stepping on the tracks "walks" of the local dogs, which is not accepted for cleaning. This became evident even earlier.
We go out to the monument of the fallen in World War I, that budgetary has become a monument to victims of all wars, adding digits 1940-1945.
On the left corner we see the same person, only more picturesque, so even with the bull terrier on leashes.It starts a mild hysteric: Monkey Dust characters out of a pub on the street! Association of a wholly-owned - from clothing, hair and complexion of the company to the habits of ... After several steps it is clear this congestion. Hence, clearly begins the Arab Quarter: halal meat, kebabs, etc. The Illustration of problems with immigrants in contemporary Europe.
At the end of the street is a subway station and an area with a merry fountain.
Back to the train station on the streets which similar.
We did not expect much from this trip. But been the desire to at least try some of the varieties of local beer. In the lively center you can find decent places, but the desire is lost after meeting with the residents near the local pub. Yes, and a large number of varieties is also not there ... Familiarity with local beer has been postponed to purchase in the near from the hotel mini-market. However, Jupiler was pretty good, especially in combination with original-smelly French cheese varieties. Suburbs, where the hotel, left a good impression.
2011.04.03
UPD: "Charleroi was notorious for violent crimes during the 90's Marc Dutroux, nicknamed "The Monster from Charleroi" actually lived in Marcinelle a municipality within the Charleroi borders"
2011.05.10
