25/50.- Brussels, The Marolles

The Marolles quarter is one of Brussels’ most typical popular areas. Although it is no longer the slum it used to be, there remain patches of underprivileged housing conditions. This quarter is where, at one time, Toone’s famous puppet theatre was situated, where simple people could see Brussels-dialect versions of great plays and operas for a few pennies. It has now moved to the tourist district, and become an attraction for the wealthy.

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