Considered by many as “the Brussels gallery of Art Nouveau”, the North-East district contains many architectural treasures just waiting to be discovered.
- Very pleasant walk, full of poetry, in a surprising neighborhood with highly qualified guide.
- Tour designed for true experts as well as for amateurs and art lovers : Everyone will enjoy it.
- The History of a neighborhood revisited through the prism of architecture and the rise of Art Nouveau
| Duration | 2 Hours |
|---|---|
| Participants | Maximum people in the group |
| Important information | Voluntary cost. Payment directly to the guide at the end of the tour. |
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Let yourself be carried along in the footsteps of the great architects during a walk in this eclectic district. Discover the city’s hidden treasures, surprising façades, stunning details that make Art Nouveau a jewel of Brussels’ heritage.
The tour “Art Nouveau in the Squares district” takes you deep into the Marie Louise and Ambiorix squares, as well as the adjoining streets and highlights many houses. Let the History of the North-East district be told through the prism of architecture and town planning. You will get to know both well-known and lesser-known architects who have left their mark on these neighbourhoods.
On the program of the walk, among others…
– Hotel Deprez – Van de Velde, by Victor Horta
– Hotel Van Eetevelde, by Victor Horta
– House of the painter Georges Léonard de Saint-Cyr, by Gustave Strauven
– Van Dijk’s House, by Gustave Strauven
– Other works by Van Waesberghe, Victor Taelemans, Georges Hobé, and many others.
– Many little stories and anecdotes!
