Charleroi

Charleroi is a city in the south of Belgium with a bold and fascinating story to tell. For more than a century, its factories hummed with the making of steel and glass, turning this Belgian city into one of Europe's great industrial centres. Today, Charleroi wears that history proudly while buzzing with a creative new energy. You can feel it in places like the BPS22 art museum, tucked inside a former industrial hall, or up on the hill where a UNESCO-listed belfry has watched over the city for generations.

Charleroi also has a special place in the world of comics. It was home to the artist who created Tintin, one of the most famous comic characters ever drawn, and that love of illustration and storytelling still runs through the city's veins. With colourful museums, a beautiful green park at its heart, and a grand railway station connecting it to the wider world, Charleroi is a city packed with surprises.

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Quick fact

Charleroi is a city in the Wallonia region of Belgium that grew into a major industrial powerhouse during the 19th century, especially for steel and glass production.

Fun fact

Charleroi is considered a world capital of comic strips — it was the birthplace of comic artist Hergé, creator of the beloved adventures of Tintin!

Landmarks

BPS22 Art Museum

This lively contemporary art museum is set inside a former industrial hall and showcases bold, exciting modern artworks that make you think in new ways.

Belfry of Charleroi

Perched on a hill above the city, this striking belfry is a UNESCO-listed tower that once rang out to call citizens to important meetings in the town square below.

Charleroi City Museum

This local history museum tells the fascinating story of how Charleroi grew from a small fort into a great industrial city, with plenty of models and artefacts to explore.