Brussels’ Flower Carpet

Every two years, the Grand’Place in Brussels, Belgium, is transformed into a 2,000-square-meter carpet of almost a million brightly colored begonias, laid down in one day by 100 craftsmen.

Each carpet has a different theme; 2012’s will have an African motif. The carpet will be open to the public at 10 p.m. on Aug. 14 and daily Aug. 15-19. Each night there will be a 5-minute sound-and-light show beginning at 10, 10:30 & 11.

Viewing at street level is free. A panoramic view from the balcony of the Town Hall, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., costs €3. For info, phone 02 513 89 40 or visit www.flowercarpet.be. For a webcam view of the Grand’Place, visit ww.brussel.be/4664.