Anca Gurzu

11 December 2025

Anca's Brussels

Romanian-born, Canada-raised and now unmistakably Brussels-based, Anca Gurzu has spent more than a decade decoding Europe’s climate and energy politics. She has spent just as long exploring the city on what she fondly calls her “European walks.”  In this episode of My Brussels, the Contexte EU Managing Editor takes us beyond the bubble through quiet parks, sunlit viewpoints and tucked-away corners that have shaped her life here.  A deep fondness for Brussels' softer edges accompany every step. There's no gatekeeping here. But maybe don't tell everyone at once.  

Anca's favourite spots

Roodebeek animal park

A charming little park full of adorable animals, a renovated playground with a giant chessboard, and a café where you can relax over a pastry. Perfect, isn't it?

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La Cambre Abbey

A historical and architectural jewel in the heart of Brussels, La Cambre Abbey is loved for its serene gardens and timeless charm.

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Café Belga

Its sun‑drenched terrace and friendly chaos make it the kind of Brussels spot you return to more than once.

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Mont des Arts garden

One of Brussels’ most Instagrammable spots, it provides a stunning view of the Town Hall tower on the Grand Place.

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Jean-Félix Hap Park

Jean-Félix Hap Park is a hidden gem in Etterbeek, just a short walk from the European institutions, with majestic trees, winding paths, castle ruins and a neo-classical house to explore.

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