- Tenbosch
Tenbosch (or Tenbos, meaning "in the bush") is a public park in
Ixelles ,Brussels . Formerly a privately-owned dendrological garden called "Semet" after its owner, Tenbosch is now a property of theBrussels-Capital Region .Although relatively small (2 hectares, or about 2.5 acres), it is an exquisitely landscaped park popular among local residents. It is surrounded by a wall and offers an unexpected oasis of calm in a busy district.
A monument commemorating the
Armenian genocide stands at the entrance to the park. Tenbosch is within a short walking distance ofAvenue Louise / Louizalaan, theIxelles Ponds , the Abbey of La Cambre / Ter Kameren, and theBois de la Cambre / Ter Kamerenbos.External links
* [http://www.bruxelles-tourisme.be/informations/tourist_attractions/en/V/27988.html Description of the park on the Brussels Tourist Office website]
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