In the footsteps of Godfrey. (Godfrey de Bouillon)(tourist attractions of Ardennes, Belgium) Europe | April 1, 1996| | COPYRIGHT 1996 Delegation of the European Commission. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

In the center of the Place Royale in Brussels is a large equestrian statue of Godfrey de Bouillon, a fearsome looking knight with sword drawn. He is pointing directly to the Museum of Modern Art, a magnate for all discerning tourists.

The facade of the museum is a handsome 18th century structure, one of a harmonious quartet of mansions that occupy the four corners of the square. Inside it features late 20th century design and is curiously reminiscent of the Guggenheim Museum in New York, with circular galleries winding round in a spiral. The difference is that instead of ...

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