Horta Museum, Architectural museum in Saint-Gilles district, Brussels, Belgium.
Description
Horta Museum is an architectural museum in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, created within two connected houses featuring a central staircase beneath a colored glass roof. This roof floods the interior spaces with light and shapes how you experience the rooms.
History
The building was created between 1898 and 1901 as the residence and workshop of Victor Horta, Belgium's leading Art Nouveau architect. It gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000, marking its significance in architectural history.
Culture
The building displays Art Nouveau principles through curved lines, organic forms, wrought iron, glass tiles, mirrors, marble, and polished wood throughout. These decorative elements shape how the space feels when you move through it.
Practical
The interior uses staggered floors that require you to navigate gradually through the space, shaping how you experience the building. Budget around two hours to explore all areas at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
The interior layout breaks from tradition with staggered third and quarter floors instead of full-level divisions. This unusual arrangement creates surprising sightlines and changes how you move through the home.
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