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Did you know that there is a neighbourhood in Brussels where a funeral was held to celebrate Hitler's death?
Unlike many major European cities, Brussels suffered relatively little destruction to its infrastructure and historical heritage during the occupation of the Nazi Germany, largely because the Belgian government fell quickly to the military might of Hitler and the Wehrmacht.
Yet its citizens did not escape suffering. Under occupation, ordinary people had to find ways not only to survive, but also to keep alive the hope that freedom would one day return.
Beyond the delicious beer and perfectly cooked fries, Brussels hides many stories of resistance, bravery, and sacrifice. This tour was created to give voice to those stories, which form a compelling testimony of a city that stood tall in the face of hate and death.
Walking around the city center, I will introduce you to some of the main places that marked the Nazi presence in Brussels. We will explore how black markets flourished in response to scarcity and hunger, how Nazi propaganda spread through the city, and the risks some people took to shelter persecuted Jews and save them from extermination.
By the end of the tour, participants will leave with a richer, more human understanding of the EU’s capital city.
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