Brussels: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
Categories
- Museum
- Specialty museum
- Park
- Architecture
- Historical place
- History museum
- Art museum
- Area
- Church
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Forts and castles
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
- Monuments and statues
- Palace
- Shopping
- Square
- Street
- Shopping centre
- Sacred and religious sites
- Victor Horta
- Performing arts
- Gothic architecture
- Sculpture
- Memorial
- Unesco
- Concert hall
- Event space
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula
The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula is a towering testament to Gothic architecture and a cherished landmark in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. This majestic church, dedicated to the patron saints of Brussels, has played a pivotal role in the country's history...
City Hall
Nestled in the heart of Brussels, the City Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece of the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This Gothic marvel, dating back to the early 15th century, is not only the seat of the municipal government but also a testament...
Palais de Justice
The Palais de Justice stands as a grand testament to Brussels' rich legal and architectural history. This imposing palace, located in the heart of Belgium's capital, is not only the largest court building in the country but also one of the most impressive in Europe.
Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg
Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg is an emblematic neoclassical church located in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. Situated on the historic Royal Square (Place Royale), the church stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and religious history.
Chapel Church
The Church of Our Lady of the Chapel, or the Chapel Church, is a Roman Catholic church located on the Place de la Chapelle/Kapelleplein in the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels, Belgium. This site is served by Brussels-Chapel railway station.
Villa Empain
The Villa Empain is a private house in Art Deco style in Brussels, Belgium, built in 1930–1934 by the Swiss architect Michel Polak. It was commissioned by Baron Louis Empain, son of the Belgian industrialist Édouard Empain. Since its restoration in 2009–2011, it has been open to the public.
Great Synagogue of Europe
The Great Synagogue of Europe, formerly known as the Great Synagogue of Brussels, is the main synagogue in Brussels, Belgium which was dedicated as a focal point for European Jews in 2008.
Great Mosque of Brussels
The Great Mosque of Brussels is located in the Cinquantenaire Park. The original building was built by architect Ernest Van Humbeeck in an Arabic style, to form the Oriental Pavilion of the National Exhibition in Brussels in 1880.
The Bourse
The Brussels Stock Exchange, abbreviated to BSE, was founded in Brussels, Belgium, by decree of Napoleon in 1801. In 2002, the BSE merged with the Amsterdam, Lisbon and Paris stock exchanges into Euronext N.V. renaming the BSE Euronext Brussels.
Hôtel van Eetvelde
The Hôtel van Eetvelde is a town house designed in 1895 by Victor Horta for Edmond van Eetvelde, administrator of Congo Free State. It is located at 4, avenue Palmerston/Palmerstonlaan in Brussels, Belgium.
Hôtel Tassel
The Hôtel Tassel is a townhouse in Brussels, Belgium, designed by Victor Horta for the Belgian scientist and professor Emile Tassel and built from 1892 to 1893. It is generally considered the first true Art Nouveau building, because of its highly innovative plan and its ground-breaking use of materials and decoration.
Hôtel Solvay
The Hôtel Solvay is a large Art Nouveau town house designed by Victor Horta on the Avenue Louise/Louizalaan in Brussels, Belgium. The house was commissioned by Armand Solvay, the son of the wealthy Belgian chemist, industrialist and philanthropist Ernest Solvay.
Brussels Parliament building
The Brussels Parliament building is a neoclassical building located on Rue du Lombard/Lombardstraat in Brussels housing the Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region. It largely dates from the early 20th century, although some wings date back to the 17th century and certain later renovations.
Hôtel Max Hallet
The Hôtel Max Hallet is an Art Nouveau town house at 346, Avenue Louise, Brussels, designed by Victor Horta.
La Monnaie - De Munt
The Royal Theatre of La Monnaie, is an opera house in central Brussels, Belgium. The National Opera of Belgium, a federal institution, takes the name of this theatre in which it is housed—La Monnaie in French or De Munt in Dutch—referring both to the building as well as the opera company.
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