Erasmus House

Erasmus House is a late Gothic building in Anderlecht housing a collection of 16th-century books and documents from across Europe. The rooms display how scholars lived and worked during the Renaissance period.

The building was constructed between 1460 and 1515 and served as the residence of Erasmus of Rotterdam. He translated religious texts from Greek to Latin while living here.

The house displays works by Hans Holbein the Younger and Hieronymus Bosch, reflecting the intellectual exchange between European scholars of that era. Visitors can see how artists and thinkers were connected across different regions during this period.

The house is easily accessible by public transport and offers guided tours through its rooms and gardens. Visitors should check opening hours in advance as they may vary by season.

The property contains two specialized gardens: a medicinal garden from 1987 and a philosophical garden from 2000 with plants mentioned in Erasmus's writings. These gardens offer a different way to understand the scholar's life and thought.

Location: Anderlecht

Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture

Address: Rue de Formanoir 31, 1070 Bruxelles

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +3225211383

Website: http://erasmushouse.museum

GPS coordinates: 50.83647,4.30821

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02