Abattoir, Protected industrial heritage site in Cureghem district, Brussels, Belgium.
The Abattoir complex spans multiple buildings with iron and glass architecture, housing both a marketplace and food production facilities at its location.
Built in 1890 by architect Henri Rieck, this industrial structure started as a municipal slaughterhouse and evolved into a major commercial center in Brussels.
The weekly market brings together vendors from different backgrounds, offering fresh produce, meats, and fish to thousands of visitors from across Brussels.
The market operates Friday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with two metro stations providing direct access to the location.
The Foodmet section features seventeen specialized butcher shops and a fish market that supplies products to numerous Brussels restaurants.
Location: Anderlecht
Inception: May 22, 1888
Architects: Henri Rieck
Official opening: August 24, 1890
Architectural style: industrial architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.84250,4.32639
Latest update: June 5, 2025 17:11
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