The colossal Palace of Justice in Brussels was also immortalised by illustrator François Schuiten. In The Last Pharaoh, a strange magnetic field emanates from the gigantic building, designed by architect Joseph Poelaert, whose majesty shines through in the drawings of the album. It took seventeen years, from 1866 to 1883, to build this temple of law and justice. It stands on Mont des Potences (Gallows Hill), where convicts were executed in the Middle Ages. Its history and heritage importance make it one of the most iconic buildings in Brussels, so don't hesitate to visit it!

The courthouse towers over the Marolles district, THE district to visit if you want to get a better feel for the real soul of Brussels. A district renowned for its rebellious inhabitants and its flea market. The Marolles also lies just a stone's throw from the Sablon district, where Edgar P. Jacobs spent the early years of his life.

In the heart of the European Quarter, you can enjoy one of the richest and most renowned museums in the capital: the Art & History Museum. A place that invites you to travel through continents and eras. It’s incredible and mysterious collection has inspired many comic book authors, including Hergé and Edgar P. Jacobs, with the latter greatly inspired by one of the museum's most important collaborators when he wrote The Mystery of the Great Pyramid. In fact, Jean Capart (1877-1947), curator of the museum and father of Egyptology in Belgium, left his mark on generations through his personality and judicious purchases of antique pieces. These still contribute to the international reputation of the museum today. The famous Egyptologist appears in the work in question as Dr Grossgrabenstein. The same album contains many references to the museum's collection of Egyptian antiquities, such as the fragment of the Queen Tiyi relief and the "Lady of Brussels" sculpture.

Brussels has always stayed true to its reputation as the capital of comics. In addition to its permanent collections, the famous Comics Art Museum hosts unique exhibitions every year that attract countless international visitors.  Until 1st October discover the exibition "Odyssey to the origins of Blake & Mortimer".

If you want to experience the atmosphere of Edgar P. Jacobs' era in the middle of the 20th century, we recommend the following spots that have preserved their old character: Taverne Greenwich, a magnificent tavern where Magritte regularly played chess; the Cirio, an ideal place to drink a typical half-en-half (a mix of white wine and champagne), which was created in this establishment between the two world wars; and Café Métropole, which lies next to the hotel of the same name and has a prestigious past...