The Star, Baroque building at Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés, Brussels, Belgium
The House of the Golden Star displays three asymmetrical bays with composite pilasters and features a triangular pediment crowned with a golden star.
During the 18th century, the building served as a coaching inn for postal services connecting Brussels to cities in France, Luxembourg, Germany, and Switzerland.
The building preserves elements from multiple construction periods between the 17th and 19th centuries, reflecting architectural evolution through different eras.
The building stands near Brussels Central Station, making it convenient for visitors to explore this historical structure and its surroundings.
The structure underwent restoration work by architect V.G Martiny in the 1960s and received monument classification status on October 16, 1975.
Location: City of Brussels
Architects: Adolphe Samyn
Architectural style: baroque revival
GPS coordinates: 50.84630,4.35236
Latest update: July 8, 2025 13:49
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