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Work begins on the covering of the Senne, burying Brussels's primary river and creating the modern central boulevards.

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Covering of the Senne

Covering of the main river of Brussels, Belgium

The covering of the Senne was the covering and later diverting of the main river of Brussels, Belgium, and the construction of public buildings and major boulevards in its place. Carried out between 1867 and 1871, it is one of the defining events in the history of Brussels.
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Brussels

Federal region of Belgium including the capital

Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium. The Brussels-Capital Region is located in the central portion of the country. It is a part of both the French…
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