Old England, Art Nouveau department store in Royal Quarter, Brussels
The six-story Old England building features a steel superstructure with glass curtain walls and an octagonal tower adorned with decorative elements.
Constructed in 1899 by architect Paul Saintenoy, the building served as a department store until 1972 when the Belgian government acquired it for preservation.
The Musical Instruments Museum occupies the restored building since 2000, displaying collections that highlight Brussels' role in instrument manufacturing.
Located at Rue Montagne de la Cour 2, the building includes a rooftop terrace offering views across Brussels' lower city districts.
The building's construction used 250 tons of steel from Forges de Clabecq and incorporated 700 square meters of mirrors throughout its structure.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1898
Architects: Paul Saintenoy
Official opening: March 28, 1900
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.84291,4.35890
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:39
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