Welcome to Charleroi
Charleroi has a strong image of a poor, polluted and violent city for the majority of the Belgians. This city is often considered as not attractive at all. Its attraction lies almost solely in the Museum of Photography, which is of high quality and has achieved a worldwide recognition. In the world of modern dance, Charleroi has also become an important place due to its yearly festival.
It has become well-known to budget flyers as a destination for low-cost flights. The Brussels South-Charleroi airport, a few kilometres to the north of the city, serves Brussels (located 55 km north). Ryanair and Wizzair both fly out of Charleroi to many European and North African destinations.
What to see:
Charleroi Expo
The Fine Arts Museum - Hotel du Ville, Place du Manege, 6000 Charleroi 32(0)71 86 11 32346
Jules Destree Museum - Hotel du Ville, Place du Manege, 6000 Charleroi 32(0)71 86 11 32346
Cinemas
Cinéma Le Parc Rue de Montigny 58 2338
Cinema Paradiso 4 Place E Buisset
Museums
Museum of Photography Charleroi- 11 Avenue Paul Pastur, 6032 Charleroi Tel 32-71-43-58-10, fax: 32-71-36-46-45 e-mail: mpc-info@museephoto.be hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-6:00
Centre culturel scientifique de l'ULB
Musée des chasseurs à pied
Site du bois du Cazier à Marcinelle
Musée archéologique
Musée du verre
Musée des Beaux-Arts
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