Architecture walks

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When you come to Brussels, make sure you bring good walking shoes. After all, walking is the best way to discover the city! You'll be amazed by the incredibly diverse street scene. Art Nouveau facades and medieval ruins rub shoulders unabashedly with modern masterpieces and the odd quirky surprise here and there. These walks will get you started!

Architecture walk: from medieval to eclectic

For lovers of old buildings and history, this walk crosses the centre of Brussels, taking in everything from its first wall and the boulevards built at the end of the 19th century - inspired by the Haussmann boulevards in Paris - to the sumptuous royal district.

Architecture walk: Art Nouveau & Art Deco

With Victor Horta as its figurehead, Brussels boasts a wealth of Art Nouveau and Art Deco treasures. This itinerary takes you from Forest to Ixelles via Saint-Gilles for a trip back to the booming era that stretches from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century.

Architecture walk: Art Nouveau & Art Deco

Architecture walk: from modernism to "glass towers"

Welcome to the post-war world. These itineraries will take you on a journey through the different styles that abound in a world where everything seemed possible, with contrasting styles such as modernism, brutalism, contemporary architecture and even "glass towers".

Architecture walk: from modernism to "glass towers"

Bike tour through Uccle: modernist architecture

A bike ride along the most beautiful modernist buildings of Uccle. An architectural trail along numerous dream homes with modernist linework.

Bike tour through Uccle: modernist architecture

10,000 steps in Schaerbeek

This time we're heading to Schaerbeek. The commune is teeming with sites with rich histories. You'll discover countless architectural gems, iconic spots, remarkable churches and oases of greenery, along with committed and innovative initiatives!

10,000 steps in Schaerbeek

Brutalism: six gems for fans of architecture

Brussels has its fair share of impressive architecture. Here are some of the most beautiful brutalist spots in the capital, for those who are in need of a contemporary architecture fix.

Brutalism: six gems for fans of architecture

Arty walk from Flagey to Villa Empain

From the Belle Epoque to the 1930s, and from the remains of an old abbey to contemporary sculpture and street art, we offer you a walk that will shake up your everyday and give you a warm and welcome boost.

Arty walk from Flagey to Villa Empain

Tramway 92: from Schaerbeek to Uccle, Brussels' jewels of Art Nouveau

For a number of years now, Brussels has been seen as a must-visit city when it comes to Art Nouveau

Tramway 92: from Schaerbeek to Uccle, Brussels' jewels of Art Nouveau

North West Brussels: sacred heart of the city

From chocolate aromas to Belle Époque scents, touches of Art Deco and modern colours, the streets around the Basilica paint a portrait of the capital in all its paradoxes.

North West Brussels: sacred heart of the city

East Brussels by bike: welcome to the 21st century

Woluwe, the two churches, Saint-Lambert and Saint-Pierre. Two typical communes of the 20th century urbanisation. A more recent heritage than its neighbours.

East Brussels by bike: welcome to the 21st century

Schaerbeek: What a hotspot!

Schaerbeek is a Mecca for architects and a Garden of Eden for hikers. From beautiful residences to elegant boulevards, art is all around here, in all its forms.

Schaerbeek: What a hotspot!

Architecture in Anderlecht

Anderlecht is one of the largest communes in the Brussels-Capital Region. Rather than giving you a general overview of the commune's architecture, this itinerary will focus on its historic centre, inviting you to discover what the distant past built.

Architecture in Anderlecht

Architecture in Etterbeek

The commune of Etterbeek may not be the first that comes to mind when you think about architecture in Brussels. It is a relatively small area within the Brussels Region but boasts several magnificent examples of buildings that are sure to impress.

Architecture in Etterbeek

Architecture in Ganshoren and Koekelberg

The North-West of Brussels is no exception when it comes to architecture. The commune of Ganshoren did not really take off in terms of urban development until the 1930s, revealing some fine examples of modernist architecture. The small commune of Koekelberg lives in the shadow of its sumptuous and unmissable basilica! Let's set off on an itinerary through these two communes!

Architecture in Ganshoren and Koekelberg

Architecture in Ixelles : Around avenue Molière and place Brugmann

A vast commune in the south of Brussels, Ixelles stretches from the edge of the city centre far into the Brussels conurbation, almost as far as the remote Sonian Forest. Its architecture is extremely diverse...

Architecture in Ixelles : Around avenue Molière and place Brugmann

Architecture in Ixelles: Ancient history and ponds

Architecture in Ixelles : A church and other prestigious buildings 

Architecture in Jette

The North-West of Brussels is no exception when it comes to architecture. While Jette's bucolic past can still be felt in the north of the area, with its green spaces and remnants of marshland, the south reveals a wide variety of styles.

Architecture in Jette

Architecture in Laeken

Administratively, Laeken is no longer a commune, strictly speaking, as it was absorbed by the City of Brussels in 1921. But that does not mean it is not of great architectural interest.

Architecture in Laeken

Architecture in Schaerbeek

Renowned and celebrated for its architecture, the commune of Schaerbeek is brimming with treasures to admire.

Architecture in Schaerbeek

Architecture in Uccle

Compared to most other communes in Brussels, Uccle is like a town in the country, or even a forest! The Bois de la Cambre and the Sonian Forest occupy a significant proportion of Uccle’s less urbanised territory. The commune has a more open appearance, which has enabled the development of infrastructures of a certain architectural scale.

Architecture in Uccle

Architecture in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: Farms, mills and castles

Located in the eastern part of the Brussels-Capital Region, the commune owes its name to the Woluwe river, which has had a lasting influence on its territory and urban development. A small rural town until the early 20th century, it then took off in urban terms, drawing on all the architectural styles of the last century.

Architecture in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: Farms, mills and castles

Architecture in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert: A more contemporary architecture

Architecture in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: A whole host of styles!

A mainly residential commune, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre takes its name in part from the river that runs through it, the Woluwe. With its many green spaces, such as Woluwe Park and Étangs Mellaerts Park, it is a great place to live!

Architecture in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: A whole host of styles!

Architecture in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: The municipal centre and a few essentials

Architecture in the Canal district

Every city has its industrial district, the one that saw investment in the 19th century because it was best suited to meeting the space and communication needs of the new industries that were flourishing at the time. Such activity has sometimes left a beautiful architectural legacy.

Architecture in the Canal district

Architecture in Brussels

Palaces, residential towers, townhouses, churches… In Brussels, every street corner reveals a fragment of architectural history. From the majestic to the quirky, styles and eras blend together with playful charm. And during festivals celebrating this rich heritage, hidden gems, secret gardens, and stunning interiors are unveiled. Brussels is a true playground for architecture lovers!

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