The Wheelbarrow, Baroque guild house in Grand Place, Belgium
The Maison de la Brouette features a richly decorated stone facade with four levels, incorporating Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite architectural orders in its design.
Built in 1644 for the greasers corporation, the structure underwent restoration by architect Jan Cosyn in 1697 following damage from the French bombardment of Brussels.
The building displays a statue of Saint Gilles created by J. Van Hamme in 1912, representing the patron saint of the medieval greasers guild.
Located at numbers 2 and 3 on Grand Place between Maison du Roi d'Espagne and Maison du Sac, this protected heritage site now functions as a cafe.
Construction costs for the 17th-century facade reached 12,000 florins, leading the guild to modify membership fees for financing the extensive renovation project.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1697
Architects: Jan Cosyn
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Floors above the ground: 5
Website: http://taverne-brouette.be
GPS coordinates: 50.84700,4.35200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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