The War Machine Keeps Turning

After returning from the brewery and having a quick lunch, Kristen suggested that we go to the Royal Museum of Army and Military History. She had originally planned to go to the Museum des Beaux Arts near the center of Brussels with her classmate, Masha, but the Metro was closed for maintenance between our stop and the rest of the city, so that plan got cancelled. I'm glad it worked out that way because the military museum was amazingly fascinating.

The museum is one of three located in the park near our house. Not only is entry absolutely free, but it is an enormous museum covering warfare from around the 14th century to modern day. On display is everything from swords and armor to tanks and airplanes. It was truly overwhelming!

Another great facet of this place is the long spiral-staircase that goes to the very top of the giant building (which you may remember from some of the pictures of the park). After ascending these stairs you can get out onto the roof of the museum for some amazing views of Brussels:

Beautious!

Picturesque!

Metropolitan!

And of course, the cannons!

--RP--