Schiffshebewerke des belgischen Canal du Centre

Interesting Masterpiece of Engineering

A masterpeice of engineering a its`time and therefore credited with the status of UNESCO heritage. The location is a bit remote within the larger Brussels area, but worth going there.

interesting industrial archeology

the visitors centre was closed as we visited the site in november but the site is accessable. It was over 40y when I visited the boatlifts during my primary school time. It is still a peaceful and w...

Very interesting

The four ascensors in La Louviere is a freely accessible site, part of European industrial heritage. Find it on google maps, drive and park somwhere nearby. There are other ascensors right inside La L...

A chance to marvel at technology beyond my comprehension

I walked along the canal only presuming one of the fabled locks was in front of me. Crossing over at a bridge, markers numbered sundry attractions, finally stumbling across lock #2. What was amazing w...

Стоит заглянуть

Один из нескольких старых шлюзов, устроенных в виде подъемников кораблей. Можно взять поездку на лодке, в которую будет входить подъем на водяном лифте.