In search of the Spanish traces of Brussels -The wars in Flanders: Charles V and Philip II-

The tour of the Spanish footprint in Brussels invites you to rediscover one of the most forgotten — and yet most decisive — epics in the history of Spain and Europe: the presence of the Hispanic Monarchy in the former Netherlands .

Javier Rubio will explain the places visited by kings such as Charles V and Philip II, or ministers such as Margaret of Parma, the Duke of Alba, Don Juan of Austria, or Alexander Farnese.

A way to learn about the Spanish history of a city, guided by someone who has been working on the ground for over three years as a journalist for media outlets such as "VozPópuli" and "Escudo Digital." He is also familiar with the politics of the European Parliament, as he visits it frequently for work.

The tour will explore the political, military, and cultural connections between the Spanish and Flemish within the same empire. From the pikes and arquebuses of the Tercios to the brushstrokes of Peter Paul Rubens: Why did the Spanish monarchs bring paintings by Bosch, Van der Weyden, and Jan van Eyck from Belgium?

The guide's expertise will make this tour an unforgettable experience , as they know the secrets hidden in the city of Brussels. They will also offer advice on food and drink, which, as the Duke of Alba said, "was plentiful in this land."