One of the many advantages of the “Lockdown” that can be really so many and help to survival in this strange time

By Massimo Usai

One of the many advantages of the lockdown is to be able to take a camera in a city of a few million people, which attracts thousands of tourists every day and still have the opportunity to take photographs in some of the most visited places in the world, in complete solitude.

Today, the photographs I propose were taken in Brussels, in the famous Grant-Place (or Grote Markt) and the streets around it.

This is just a fantastic area; I could have spent a whole day just sat in the Place.

Seated in a cafe/bar and admired the view all around the Place, it is just unbelievable could not take it all in, for Covid-19 restrictions. In particular for Lockdown reasons.


The surrounding streets are full of lovely restaurants, but again they still closed, and I just waiting the day I will able to eat mussels and fries with one pint of excellent Belgium beer.


Those days are coming, so I keep going around and shoot the town without people.

I hope you enjoy the pictures today, and please visit my website to see more of my work.


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After more than 25 years spent between London, Warsaw, and Brussels—three cities that taught me everything except how to resist a good coffee—I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with international outlets such as The New York Times, Time Out London, and Vancouver News.
Today, I’m the Director of Urban Mood Magazine and the Editor behind Longevitimes.com, where I explore stories at the intersection of culture, photography, and longevity.
I love blending images and words to turn every piece into a small journey—authentic, original, and occasionally a little mischievous.
In recent years, I’ve been diving deep into the world of Sardinia’s Blue Zone, developing expertise in longevity, traditions, and the science behind living better (and longer).
And yes—I’m also an Arsenal supporter. Nobody’s perfect. / To contact me massimousai@mac.com

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