Tour & Taxis, Shopping centre in Maritime Quarter, Brussels, Belgium
Tour & Taxis is a shopping center set within a renovated industrial complex in Brussels's Maritime Quarter, featuring large glass-roofed halls, brick walls, and iron structures. The site spans multiple areas and levels, housing various shops, cafes, galleries, and event spaces.
The complex was inaugurated in 1900 by King Leopold II as a customs facility with groundbreaking connections for freight transport by water, rail, and road. This construction reflected Brussels's industrial growth at the start of the 20th century.
The site now hosts art galleries, designer shops, and regular events that present Belgian creative work to visitors. These exhibitions and activities take place within the historic halls, showing how the place's heritage continues to matter today.
The location is easily reachable by public transportation, with Brussels North Station nearby and tram lines stopping directly at the entrance. It's best to visit during daytime hours to enjoy most of the shops and galleries in full operation.
Inside the halls, mushrooms are grown using spent coffee grounds collected from local cafes and bakeries as growing medium. This farming project brings sustainable agriculture to an urban setting within the historic customs building.
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