Considered by many as “the Brussels gallery of Art Nouveau”, the North-East district contains many architectural treasures just waiting to be discovered.
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!
Address
Square Marie Louise (at the bottom of the Square, at the foot of the statue "La Cigale)
Square Marie-Louise, Bruxelles, Belgique
Meeting point
At the bottom of the Square (end of Ortelius street), at the foot of the statue "La Cigale", just next to the lake
Transport
bus "Livingstone" or "Ambiorix" / metro "Arts Loi" or "Maelbeek"
Based on 2 Reviews
The Squares district walk August 2023
Our guide (Eve) was extremely knowledgable and very engaging. She made everyone feel at ease and able to ask any questions. The walk was fascinating whether or not you had any previous knowledge, as everything was put into context (social, economic, architectural etc.). We also saw some amazing buildings. Although it was a 2 hour walk, the time flew by. The only issue we had at the end was stupidly forgetting to carry cash with us for the voluntary payment (I’d booked it months before and had been using my bank card to pay for everything up to that point). Using an app from a British bank is not viable but luckily there was a cash machine nearby and Eve was incredibly patient and laid back about the situation. Otherwise we had a fantastic morning. I would definitely recommend this walk to anyone visiting Brussels whether or not they are into Art Nouveau. Fascinating!
Interesting and fun!
Excellent and knowledgeable guide!
François Ghislain
A répondu à Maja le 28/08/2022
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