Once every two years, one of the central squares of Brussels is covered with a giantFlower Carpet(Tapis de fleurs).

A flower carpet is placed in the central square of the capital of Belgium, Brussels, called the Grand Place (City Hall – Grand-Place). The carpet was first created here in 1971. Since then, this holiday is held, as a rule, every two years in mid-August (the closest weekend to August 15). The next flower carpet will be created on August 16-19, 2018.

A floral carpet covers most of the Grand Place

Gardeners in Flanders are working on the creation of this carpet on a voluntary basis – about 100 people in total. In total, more than 600 thousand flowers are used (mainly begonias), as well as grass, bark and other decorations. The area of the flower carpet is about 2000 square meters. meters. Size: 80 by 25 meters.

The theme of the Belgian flower carpet is different every year. Accordingly, the picture depicted on it also changes.

Official website of the Tapis de fleurs holiday – www.flowercarpet.be