The Charleroi area was already settled in the prehistoric period, with traces of metallurgical and commercial activities along the Sambre. Several public buildings, temples … See more

Before the merger of municipalities, from Belgian independence in 1830 until 1 January 1977 (with the exception of the period linked to the Second World War), Charleroi only experienced liberal mayors and majorities. The municipal elections in 1976, just before … See more

Charleroi is Belgium's biggest city without having its own university. In 1966 the University of Louvain began operations in Charleroi with three … See more

The municipality of Charleroi straddles both banks of the river Sambre in an area marked by industrial activities (coal mining and See more

• The belfry, part of the City Hall, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999 as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France See more

Charleroi was in the center of a coal basin as well as steel and glass industries. Even so, due to the widespread loss in industrial power in the area since the 1970s, the coal and steel areas … See more

Air
The Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Gosselies, 7 km (4.3 mi) north of the centre, opened in … See more