Maison du Roi d'Espagne, Protected heritage apartment building at Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium
Maison du Roi d'Espagne is a protected apartment building at Grand Place featuring a baroque facade with ornamental details. Statues representing force, wheat, wind, fire, water, and security are arranged across three floors above the entrance.
The building was constructed in 1699 as the baker's guild headquarters and named after a bust of Charles II, who then ruled the southern Netherlands. It has undergone architectural changes while remaining a testament to guild traditions in the city.
The facade displays Saint-Aubert above the entrance, showing how guild trades shaped daily life and community identity in Brussels for centuries.
The building is located at the western end of Grand Place in the city center and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can view the full height of the facade from the plaza and observe details from multiple angles.
The building takes its name from a bust of Spanish King Charles II that once decorated its interior, a remnant of Spanish rule over the region. This royal connection is preserved in both the building's name and its historical significance.
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