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Travelers passing through Belgium won\u2019t be able to view the Brussels Flower Carpet this year, but locals and tourists can still delight in this year\u2019s Flowertime Festival.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Every other year, the Brussels\u2019 <\/span>Grand-Place<\/span><\/a> is transformed into a spectacular vision of 600,000 finely curated flowers. The botanical puzzle is crafted by more than 100 volunteer gardeners and horticulturists in less than four hours, and the result flourishes for about five days. Travelers passing through Belgium won\u2019t be able to view the Brussels Flower Carpet this year, but locals and tourists can still delight in this year\u2019s <\/span>Flowertime Festival<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Brief History <\/span><\/h2>\n

The first flower carpet on Brussels\u2019 Grand-Place was created in 1971 by Etienne Stautemas. Stautemas began creating flower carpets in the early 1950s using begonias, which he believed were the strongest and most resilient flowers to work with. He created his first work in his hometown of Zottegem, <\/span>Belgium<\/span><\/a>, and thus gained the attention of Brussels and major cities throughout Europe. Stautemas\u2019 team went on to create more than 180 massive flower carpets throughout the world, but the Brussels Flower Carpet has remained superior to all. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Flower Carpet 2018 <\/span><\/h2>\n

The next Flower Carpet show will occur on August 16 to Augusts 19 of 2018 at the Grand-Place of Belgium. Since tens of thousands of locals and tourists flock to Brussels to view the breathtaking event, it\u2019s recommended that you plan your trip in advance. Hotels and other accommodations book up quickly, and many travelers book their trip a full year in advance. <\/span><\/p>\n

Flowertime 2017<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Flowertime festival is back in Belgium once again! Tourists might have to wait another year to view the flower carpet, but the Grand-Place will still be filled with its fair share of bouquets this August. From August 22 to August 15, travelers and locals can stroll through Brussels and take in the overwhelming display of flowers, fruit, and local art. The major international plant and flower arranging event fills the city with the pleasant smells of thousands of Europe\u2019s most beautiful and vibrant flowers. Smell the roses during the day, and spend your evening relaxing in one of the world\u2019s most beautiful cities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Discover Brussels With AESU!<\/b><\/h1>\n

AESU <\/b><\/a>offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience an exhilarating Belgium adventure on the <\/span>Euro Focus<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Great Escape <\/span><\/a>tours. It\u2019s never too late to get a taste of a multitude of exciting cultures!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your European adventure, please contact <\/span>AESU <\/b>by calling <\/span>800-638-7640<\/b>, or fill out the <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a> found on our website!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every other year, the Brussels\u2019 Grand-Place is transformed into a spectacular vision of 600,000 finely curated flowers. The botanical puzzle is crafted by more than 100 volunteer gardeners and horticulturists in less than four hours, and the result flourishes for about five days. 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