Concertgebouw, Concert hall and theater in Bruges, Belgium
The Concertgebouw is a modern concert hall in Bruges with multiple performance spaces of different sizes. The main hall seats around 1,300 people, while a smaller room for chamber music holds about 400 visitors.
The building opened in 2002 as part of Bruges' cultural transformation when the city was European Capital of Culture. This opening marked an important moment in the modern development of the city's cultural life.
The concert hall hosts more than 150,000 visitors annually through its program of classical music, contemporary dance performances, and artistic exhibitions.
The venue sits in the city center and is easy to reach, with a terrace offering views over the old town. Visitors should check ahead to see what performances are planned, as the program changes regularly throughout the year.
The outer shell is made from around 28,000 terra cotta tiles that form a distinctive pattern on the brick surface. This detail makes the building especially recognizable from outside and sets it apart from other modern structures in the old town.
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