Sculptures and monuments inBrussels metropolitan area

Q: In what architectural style were the main temples of Brussels built and who designed them?

The Cathedral of Saints Michael and Gudula combines Brabant Gothic (XIII-XV centuries) with elements of Romanesque style in the crypt of the XI century. The Church of Notre-Dame-du-Sablon, a masterpiece of late Gothic (XVI century), is decorated with stained glass windows and sculptures of Brabant masters. The Sacre Coeur Basilica in Köckelberg is the largest art deco temple in the world (1925-1971), designed by Albert van Houffel.

Q: Where to go in Brussels with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Built for the 1958 World's Fair, the atomium offers interactive science expositions in a 102-meter model of an iron crystal. The Museum of Natural Sciences houses Europe’s largest collection of dinosaurs, including 30 iguanodon skeletons. Mini-Europe Park with models of 350 monuments of the continent is especially popular with young visitors.

Q: Where in Brussels to take atmospheric photos: the best angles and hidden corners?

Galleries of St. Hubert (1847) – the first indoor passage in Europe with a neoclassical facade and glass vault. Mont des Arts ('Mountain of Arts') offers panoramic views of the historic centre from Art Nouveau terraces. Stokle Palace (1911) is a private Viennese secession-style mansion decorated with mosaics by Gustav Klimt.

Q: What little-known sights of Brussels are worth seeing for history connoisseurs?

The House of Erasmus (XVI century) in Anderlecht keeps the library of the humanist with the first editions of the Praise of Stupidity. Black Tower, the last fragment of the city walls of the XIV century, hides medieval casemates. The Museum of Musical Instruments in the Old English building (1899) displays 8,000 artifacts ranging from ancient Aulos to Belgian saxophones.

Q: What famous personalities are associated with historic sites in Brussels?

Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables in the Grand Place house where the museum is now located. Charles V abdicated in the Royal Palace (XVI century). Rene Magritte created surreal paintings in a workshop on Esling Street, and his works are now on display in a separate museum.

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Monument to Leopold II

Leopold II was the second Belgian king. After the death of his father Leopold I in 1865, he ascended the throne, remaining on it u …

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Monument to Madame Hat

The monument to Madame Chapeau, or to be exact Madame Chapeau, was erected in Brussels at the intersection of two Rue des Moineaux …

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Monument "The Joke on a Policeman"

Such a funny sculpture is called De Vaartkapoen (De Vaartkapoen), which means “canal”, “kapoen” – “brash”. The monument was ere …

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Atomium sculpture

The Atomium sculpture is a symbol of Brussels, representing a huge brilliant model of the iron molecule, in a 165 billionth magnif …

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Monument to Albert I

Albert was not born to the throne, so he had more freedom in private life. He was fond of sports, especially horseback riding and …

Sculpture "Cyclist" by Allen Sesch

Cyclist Allena Sesha is a vivid example of modern plastic. A bright and cheerful monument depicts a mischievous cat riding her bic …

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