Maison du Roi d'Espagne

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Maison du Roi d'Espagne, Protected heritage apartment building at Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

The King of Spain building features a baroque facade with statues representing force, wheat, wind, fire, water, and security on three floors.

Built in 1699 as the baker's guild headquarters, the building takes its name from a bust of Charles II, then sovereign of southern Netherlands.

The structure displays Saint-Aubert, patron saint of bakers, above the entrance, reflecting the historical importance of guilds in Brussels society.

Located at latitude 50.8471 and longitude 4.35209 in the Pentagon district, the building contains residential units above street level.

Architects Jan Cosyn and Adolphe Samyn collaborated across different time periods to create and modify this baroque architectural monument.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1699

Architects: Jan Cosyn, Adolphe Samyn

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

GPS coordinates: 50.84710,4.35209

Latest update: July 8, 2025 13:31

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