Heritage Days: Discover the Art Deco gem of the Port of Brussels
Did you know that the administrative headquarters of the Port of Brussels, built in the late 1930s, is a stunning example of Art Deco? The combination of orange-red brick and…
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Port of Brussels: 70th anniversary of the Buda Bridge
The Buda Bridge, a remarkable industrial edifice in Brussels with a steel structure rising above the canal, just celebrated its 70th birthday. Located in Neder-Over-Heembeek, this industrial lift bridge has…
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Discover Brussels with Art Deco edition of Art Nouveau Pass
Brussels has been recognised as a true capital of Art Nouveau style but the Art Deco movement also holds a very important place in the city’s architectural heritage. As Belgian…
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Unveiled: Two new galleries celebrate 19th century decorative arts and Belgian Art Nouveau & Art Deco
After extensive preparations, the Art & History Museum in Brussels is opening two new galleries dedicated to 19th century decorative arts and Belgian Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Covering a combined area…
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10+1 Art Deco landmarks in Brussels you need to see
Brussels is a city of quiet grandeur, a place where historical and modern architecture mix and mingle, with many surprising gems coming your way in most unexpected ways. In 2024,…
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Art Deco 2025: What to expect?
In 2025, Brussels celebrates the iconic architectural movement Art Deco with a special programme featuring tours, activities, and events celebrating the city’s movable, decorative, architectural, and intangible architectural heritage. The…
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Expo “Echoes of Art Deco” at Villa Empain
In the frame of the centenary commemoration of Art Deco in 2025, the Boghossian Foundation is presenting a thematic exhibition on this key movement in Brussels. The term Art Deco…
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Brussels celebrates 100 years of Art Deco throughout 2025
The Brussels Region is preparing a rich programme to rediscover the Art Deco heritage. On the centenary of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris…
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Discover Brussels City Hall with video guides!
There is a brand new way to discover Brussels City Hall on the Grand Place thanks to the innovative video guides. These interactive guides offer a chance to get immersed…
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Brussels Agenda: Heritage Days 2024
The 36th edition of Heritage Days / Journées du Patrimoine takes place in Brussels during the weekend of 14 & 15 September 2024. This year’s edition is dedicated to ‘New Heritage’.…
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Photo story: Art Nouveau jewels in Brussels
Let’s admit it, there are many Art Nouveau jewels in Brussels so it is hard to pinpoint just a few but in this article we feature a few gems that…
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Explore the city: zoom in on Industry North along the Brussels canal
Brussels canal area is already known for its vibrancy, artsy feel and large urban regeneration projects but did you know that this area also represents a real economic lung of…
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OXY: Extensive renovation of iconic modernist building in the heart of Brussels
In the centre of Belgian capital, between Place Monnaie and Place De Brouckère, works have started on a new landmark – the iconic modernist office building that previously served as…
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