Sights In The Vicinity Of The Hotel
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The Botanical Gardens
build from 1826 to 1829 |
| Home to numerous cultural events, such
as temporary exhibitions, projections, concerts and Theatre. |
| Style |
Built in a combination of neo- classical style and Modern construction
techniques, using steel and glass |
| History |
Built for the Royal Society of Horticulture to house its collection
of rare exotic plants. Home of the“Centre Culturel de la Communauté
Française” since 1984. |
| Location |
Rue Royale 236, 1030 Bruxelles |
| Tel |
+32.2.226.12.11 |
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La Maison du Roi (Grand Place)
The original building dates back to the 13th century |
| It was damaged by a bombing in 1695 and
re- built in the years 1873 to 1896 |
| Style |
Flamboyant Gothic |
| History |
Originally built as a granary. Charles Quint renovated the building
between 1516 and 1532, changing it from a granary to a house for the
aristocracy. Hence the name “Maison du Roi” (the King’s
house). The building was re-built in the 19th century, according to
plans from the 15th century. Today it houses the “Musée
de la ville de Bruxelles”, the Brussels citymuseum. (See also
museum section) |
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Le Manneken Pis |
| Jean Duquesnoy, Sr., created the bronze
sculpture in 1619 to decorate a fountain.. |
| Location |
Rue de l'Etuve, 1000 Bruxelles |
| Legend |
There are several legends about the significance of the Manneken
Pis’ gesture. According to one of them he put out the burning
fuse of a bomb that was supposed to blow up the town hall. That way
he is believed to have prevented a blaze. The Manneken Pis is the
mascot of the people of Brussels, a symbol for their warrior spirit
and the best-known image of Brussels around the world. The Manneken
Pis’ wardrobe, some of it on display, is kept in the “Maison
du Roi” |
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La Place des Martyrs de la Liberté
Built in 1775 |
| Style |
Classical |
| Sights |
Monument created by G. Geefs, who dedicated it to the martyrs of
the 1830 revolution. Visits of the crypt by appointment and for groups
only. Contact Mr. A. Lenaerts; rue LT J. Becker, 1040 Brussels. |
| Tel |
+32.2.735.96.05 |
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La Place Sainte Catherine |
| History |
Oldest place of Brussels, fish market from 1884 to 1955 |
| A voir |
Anspach Fountain (mayor of Brussels from 1864 to 1899) |
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Le Théâtre
Royal de la Monnaie (of
Opéra National) |
| Built in 1819, burned down in 1856 and
re- built in 1859 by the architect Poelaert. |
| Style |
neo-classical |
| Location |
Place de la Monnaie |
| History |
This is the place where the 1830 rebellion started, that eventually
lead to Belgian independence. |
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Stock exchange
built in 1873 |
| Style |
inspired by the neo- classical style |
| Sights |
laborated, sculptured ornaments, some of them created by the famous
sculptor Auguste Rodin |
| Où |
Rue H.Maus 2, 1000 Bruxelles |
| Tel |
+32.2.509.12.11 |
| Open |
on request from monday to friday |
| Entrance |
Free |
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La cathédrale Saint Michel et Gudule |
| History |
The cathedral was built on the ruins of a 12th century Roman temple.
The construction took place over an extended period of time, from
the 13th to the 17th century. |
| Style |
Gothic |
| Sight |
baroque furniture, stained glass windows |
| Location |
Parvis Sainte Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles |
| Visits |
- Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm (November 1 and March 31) until
6pm
- on Sundays and bank holidays 2pm to 7 pm. (November 1 and March
31 until 6pm)
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| Entrance |
free |
| Tel |
+32.2.217.83.45 |
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Les Galeries Saint-Hubert
built
in 1847 |
| Shopping mall that consist of the Queen’s
gallery, the King’s gallery and the Prince’s gallery.
The mall houses a number of elegant boutiques, appartments, offices,
a theatre and a cinema |
| Location |
starts at the rue du Marché aux Herbes |
| Style |
Inspired by Italian classicism |
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The Grand-place |
| History |
The market square was the heart of the old town since the 13th century.
It was the site of the farmers’ market until 1969. The town
hall has been on the Grand Place since the 15th century. The Grand
Place was bombed in 1695 by Louis XIV and re-built according to plans
dating back to the 17th century. |
| Style |
facades are in Italian- Flemish baroque style |
| Sights |
- Historic houses around the Grand Place (mainly houses that belonged
to craftspeople),
- the Town Hall,
- the “Maison du Roi”
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You can rent an audio- guide at the tourist
office.
Tel. +32.2.513.89.40 - Fax +32.2.514.45.38 |
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The Town Hall (Grand-PIace) |
| The construction began in the 15th century
and it was not finished until the 17th century. |
| Style |
gothic |
| Sights |
the 96 meters high tower with its lancet- shaped roof numerous sculptures
on the facade, the gold leaf bronze sculpture of St Michael on the
rooftop Brussels tapestry is on display inside the town hall |
| History |
The architect Jean Van Ruysbroek who was in charge of the construction
of the building, committed suicide when he realised that the main
entrance of the tower was not perfectly centred. |
| Location |
Grand-Place - Brussels |
| Tel |
+32.2.279.43.65 |
| Open |
Tuesday to Friday, 9.30 am to 12.15 pm and 1.45 pm. to 5 pm. |
Closed: Mondays and Saturdays,
January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25.
Price on request, guided tours only, free admission
on July 21 and August 15. |
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