In the city surroundings, history fans can visit the old Cartier Castle. Despite its complex construction, it is one of the most beautiful castles in the region. It was built in 1635 and remained almost unchangeable by the beginning of the 20th century. In 1932, the region saw a large fire that destroyed the historical building almost completely. The old castle was restored in 2001. Now, there is a library in this fascinating old house.
One of the most picturesque places in Charleroi is Albert I Square that serves as a relative border between the Upper and Lower Towns. Around the square, there are beautiful historic buildings built in different periods. In summer, the square is always decorated with spectacular landscape attractions. Here start popular shopping streets. In the vicinity of the square, there are a lot of famous national restaurants.
Those travelers who visit Charleroi in summer should certainly take an excursion around the little town of Durbuy. It is famous for its Topuer Park founded in 1997. In the warm summer, the park is decorated with unique garden sculptures. The initiator of setting up the park was one of the natives who are not indifferent to landscape art. He installed the first sculptures in the park on his own.
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