An international recognition
European Route: The European Routes of Emperor Charles V
The network The European Routes of Emperor Charles V is recognized by the European Cultural Itineraries Institute of the Council of Europe, based in Luxembourg. This touristic and historical route links the significant places in the reign of Charles V and the cities which he crossed to reach his final residence in the Monastery of Yuste following his abdication in Brussels in 1555. Brussels: the city in which Charles V passed the greater part of his life; the Coudenberg Palace - in which he lived - together with the Ommegang and the Brussels Renaissance Festival (coordinated by visit.brussels), are the Brussels partners of this cultural itinerary.
The European Charles V Routes Network currently unites more than 50 cities and historical sites located in eleven countries. This initiative is intended to highlight the Heritage and History of the various partners while respecting the criteria laid down by the Council of Europe.