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Palais du Coudenberg
Hotel Metropole Brussels
Statue of King Baudouin
De Brabanconne
Old England
Maison des Ducs de Brabant
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Splendid. Cred că Grand Place este cea mai frumoasă piață veche din toată Europa.
To zespół siedmiu domów połączonych wspólną XIX- wieczną, monumentalną fasadą ozdobioną popiersiami książąt Brabancji (stąd nazwa obiektu). Obecnie mieści się tu hotel.
great face
Beautiful art nouveau gem in the center of Brussels
💯 Grab a beer, wine or coffee with your favourite person. Enjoy a front row seat facing the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. 🍻 ☕
Just wonderful place!!
Beautiful
Good place to visit, close to Grand central.
touching
Incredibly interesting museum showcasing the buried streets of the old palace. Audio tour was shorter and well recieved at our own pace. It was off-season and quiet making it a sombre experience.
It was interesting but it was lacking oxigen in some parts. We started to get dizzy so we decided not to finish the tour we paid for.
Good place to relax right in front of the cathedral.
O maior edifício neo clássico belga da Grand Plaza que é formado por seis antigas guildas e hoje abriga restaurantes, bares e até um hotel.
Im Hintergrund die eindrucksvolle St. Michaels and St. Gundula Cathedral.
Historic excavation site.
Beautiful view
Ton invincible unité aura pour devise immortelle, le roi la loi la liberté !
Beau monument
This historic building located in the heart of Brussels left me with mixed feelings. The Old England Building is certainly an impressive piece of architecture, but it lacked a certain something that would make it stand out among other attractions in the city.
As I wandered through the halls of the Old England Building, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the intricate details and grandeur of the space. However, the lack of interactive exhibits or detailed information about the building's history left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.
That being said, the ambiance of the building was certainly a highlight. The high ceilings and ornate decor added to the overall sense of luxury, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
One unique aspect of the Old England Building that I appreciated was the rooftop terrace, which offered stunning views of the city. It was a peaceful escape from the busy streets below and added an extra layer of charm to the overall experience.
Unfortunately, I have to deduct one star for the lack of information and interactivity within the building. I believe it would greatly enhance the experience for visitors if there were more detailed exhibits or audio guides available.
To improve the Old England Building, I would suggest offering more in-depth historical information, interactive exhibits, and guided tours to provide visitors with a more engaging experience.
Overall, I would recommend the Old England Building to those with an interest in architecture or history, but it may not be the most exciting attraction for the casual tourist. I left with a sense of admiration for the building's beauty, but I'm not sure if I would feel compelled to visit again.
As I wandered through the halls of the Old England Building, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the intricate details and grandeur of the space. However, the lack of interactive exhibits or detailed information about the building's history left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.
That being said, the ambiance of the building was certainly a highlight. The high ceilings and ornate decor added to the overall sense of luxury, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
One unique aspect of the Old England Building that I appreciated was the rooftop terrace, which offered stunning views of the city. It was a peaceful escape from the busy streets below and added an extra layer of charm to the overall experience.
Unfortunately, I have to deduct one star for the lack of information and interactivity within the building. I believe it would greatly enhance the experience for visitors if there were more detailed exhibits or audio guides available.
To improve the Old England Building, I would suggest offering more in-depth historical information, interactive exhibits, and guided tours to provide visitors with a more engaging experience.
Overall, I would recommend the Old England Building to those with an interest in architecture or history, but it may not be the most exciting attraction for the casual tourist. I left with a sense of admiration for the building's beauty, but I'm not sure if I would feel compelled to visit again.
We just stopped in for a drink. The bar staff were very slow to serve us, serving people who came in after us first.
There was also some kind of event going on, which meant they closed the toilets just as my partner was going to use them, which was frustrating.
The buildings architecture and decor on the inside is grand and ornate.
I think given the number of other bars in the area, I'd avoid coming here for drinks again.
There was also some kind of event going on, which meant they closed the toilets just as my partner was going to use them, which was frustrating.
The buildings architecture and decor on the inside is grand and ornate.
I think given the number of other bars in the area, I'd avoid coming here for drinks again.
Looks really impressive, considering when it was built. Besides that nice to take some photos.
The museum was not worth it for me nevertheless.
The museum was not worth it for me nevertheless.
Such a cool building. Definitely something you should visit when going to Brussels
It is a unique way to discover the past of the Palais. Remarkable site! Worth a visit!
Nice statue with beautiful background
Designed by architect Paul Saintenoy, the Old England building was constructed in 1899 and is considered one of Brussels's Art Nouveau gems.
Now the home of a museum of musical instruments.
The building is in Mont du Arts .
Now the home of a museum of musical instruments.
The building is in Mont du Arts .
Amongst the Top-5 Musts when visiting Brussels. Excellent archeological remains of the Coudenberg Palace provide visitors with glimpses into royal life of the 15th and 16th centuries.
A very interesting introductory film of about five to ten minutes starts the journey by inviting visitors into the history and landscape of the former palace. Exploration of the subterranean remains of the Chapel and Great Banqueting Hall await.
Well-signed in English, French, German, and Nederlands, the information provides wonderful context. A free app that guests access on their phone provides additional information, with a few entries having brief, recorded audio information. Worth a half day for lovers of history and archaeology.
I combined my visit with one to the BELvue Museum, aboveground and thoroughly enjoyed it as well.
A very interesting introductory film of about five to ten minutes starts the journey by inviting visitors into the history and landscape of the former palace. Exploration of the subterranean remains of the Chapel and Great Banqueting Hall await.
Well-signed in English, French, German, and Nederlands, the information provides wonderful context. A free app that guests access on their phone provides additional information, with a few entries having brief, recorded audio information. Worth a half day for lovers of history and archaeology.
I combined my visit with one to the BELvue Museum, aboveground and thoroughly enjoyed it as well.
The monument consists of a bronze statue with a green patina depicting the Brabançonne in the guise of a young woman singing and proudly displaying a flag on which the Belgian lion is depicted. It was erected in honor of the national anthem of Belgium in 1930, exactly a century after the Belgian Revolution.
The sole of the bronze statue bears the signature of the sculptor (Ch. Samuel) as well as the mention of the foundry, the Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles.
The sole of the bronze statue bears the signature of the sculptor (Ch. Samuel) as well as the mention of the foundry, the Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles.
Interesting building made mostly from metall and glass. Innovative idea for those times.
A statue of the King of Belgium who reigned for 42 years. During this time the colony of Belgian Congo recovered independence. A tourist has to check out who this King was, there is no information board nearby.
Beautiful buildings with stunning architecture
It is a great place for photography 📷
It is a great place for photography 📷
Amazing architecture, find its history below.
Architect: Paul Saintenoy
Year: 1899
The Old England (French: Vieille Angleterre, Dutch: Oud Engeland) department store was a large retailer in central Brussels, Belgium, partially housed in a notable Art Nouveau building constructed in 1899 by Paul Saintenoy out of girded steel and glass. Today, its former buildings house the Musical Instruments Museum (MIM).
Architect: Paul Saintenoy
Year: 1899
The Old England (French: Vieille Angleterre, Dutch: Oud Engeland) department store was a large retailer in central Brussels, Belgium, partially housed in a notable Art Nouveau building constructed in 1899 by Paul Saintenoy out of girded steel and glass. Today, its former buildings house the Musical Instruments Museum (MIM).
Next to cathedral. Some benches are there to sit and relax.
I was able to join a private tour through my job, which meant it was free and not very busy. The tour was very engaging and the history of the palace is very interesting. I feel like more could have been done to bring it to life and feel more interactive, but it’s still worth the visit.
Fascinating place.
The Coudenberg is an old Palace that was lost to fire and later being paved over. The underground building has been excavated and can now be viewed.
There's an extensive audio guide, as well as two apps for families and groups with children.
It's quite chilly down in the big halls and underground streets, but absolutely worth a visit. Great piece of history.
The Coudenberg is an old Palace that was lost to fire and later being paved over. The underground building has been excavated and can now be viewed.
There's an extensive audio guide, as well as two apps for families and groups with children.
It's quite chilly down in the big halls and underground streets, but absolutely worth a visit. Great piece of history.
A must-visit in Brussels! Super interesting and impressive to see the kitchen and water waste system of the royals living hundreds of years ago. The history of how the drinking glass was made. The stone technique to make walls. The staircase leading to a garden that you can only picture in your imagination... Audio guides and free WiFi available on your phone so you can listen to the explanations while walking around.
The hotel was clean, spacious, well placed, and quite isolated from disturbances. It's very close to the Grande Place (5 minutes walk). I understand why some reviews stated that the decoration was a bit " over the top" - it's quite an opulent old style- but I believe that cleanliness and comfort are the most important thing. We ate at the restaurant, which was very good. A special mention to Gregory who is a waiter there. His English is impeccable, his diligence perfect, and his culinary advice excellent, but most of all, his sense of humour made us feel at home. We stayed three nights there and had a great time.
Cool
A beautiful and decedent hotel. Our room was extremely comfortable and cosy with a well sized bathroom that had a nice deep bath. We stayed in January and the room.was a good temperature. Staff were helpful when asking for directions but we didn't need much more assistance from them as we had everything we needed.
The bar/restaurant attached was fun and sociable, offering a good range of Belgium beers
The bar/restaurant attached was fun and sociable, offering a good range of Belgium beers
Faded grandeur. A fantastic location, the rooms are clean and comfortable, but not luxurious. The hotel itself is a very attractive building with loads of history. The ground floor restaurant is very good and with good service. Not cheap, but a nice place to get a taste of Belgian Empire. Joseph Conrad probably had a beer or two there as well.
Good hotel. The junior suite is beautiful. They forgot to fill the minibar. One phone call to reception and they quickly came with a few drinks. The breakfast was complete but probably not worth € 28. More because the breakfast room is a bit 'standard' and not in line with the rest of the hotel interior. But overall 5 stars.
It’s a small park just nearby the center station of Brussels and one of the must visit cathedral in Brussels. It’s ideal place to take a break to have a picnic. There are even some chairs to sit on it even though it’s really weird how they arranged it. Besides each day there is small food or drink truck parking right next to the park (it can be coffee store, Thai food, etc). There is schedules listed about the food/drink truck on their parking spot.
Super quartier
True "Expectations Vs Reality" situation. The hotel photos look amazing but the rooms are terrible. There was significant damage in the room and water damage on the walls. The rooms look nothing like the pictures. Due to poor ventilation our room smelled so much of cigarette smoke that we would wake up several times at night. The staff is unorganized and generally quite rude, and on top of this the hotel charges a €100 deposit for staying there. Personally I found that ironic considering all the damage in the room.
On a positive note there was free beer and water in the mini bar. The foyer and cafe is very pretty.
On a positive note there was free beer and water in the mini bar. The foyer and cafe is very pretty.
We had a lovely stay, it made our anniversary really special. The room was spacious and very clean, fluffy robes and slippers where a fantastic touch. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful with a variety to choose from, self made pancakes where tasty. I will hopefully be back for the Christmas holidays.
Stayed 2 nights at a superior double. The bed is super wide and spacious, though the interior is smaller than the pictures would lead you to think. It appears that there is still some construction or maintenance underway, as the phone in the bathroom (yes, in the bathroom) was crooked and some insulation was visible. The bathroom as a whole was very nice. Overall, I enjoyed my stay there. The hotel has an old-time feel to it, comfortable beds, nice staff, and excellent location. The only downside were the signs of maintenance in the room (crooked bathroom phone being the standout)