Carolus V family day @ Coudenberg
16 May 2015 - 16 May 2015
On May 17, 2015, enjoy "Family Day" at the Coudenberg Palace! Let yourself be swept up in a sumptuous pavan or a fast-paced galliard. Children and adults can take part in an introduction to Renaissance arts. Follow the guide to tour the ancient underground paths of Charles Quint's Palace. Learn dances from the time period and make your own model of the palace.
Are you ready to taste renaissance cuisin, to try crossbow shooting, to discover medicinal plants of the "New World"Initiation with Ommegang
You will also meet the Ommegang characters: crossbowmen, soldiers armed with halberds, and the lords and ladies of the court will be there to greet you in typical costumes... You too can put on some traditional outfits to pose for the camera.
Marbles and jacks/h2>
You will have to follow the tips of experts as you play old games from the time of Breughel, games that test balance and skill. Specialists will lead the way...