Flemish Brabant
From the 18th century onwards, European gardens and parks were overrun by follies: useless buildings whose sole purpose was a decorative function. Think of fake caves, ruins of temples, abbeys or castles.
On the eve of the reconversion of the ruins of the Hasard coal mine in Cheratte near Liège, the imposing concrete headframe was demolished.
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While infrastructure is crucial for any country's smooth functioning, Belgium boasts some examples of construction that leave locals and tourists scratching their heads, like useless tunnels, bridges, and dead-end roads.
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