Avenue Louise - Louizalaan, Major avenue in southern Brussels, Belgium
Avenue Louise extends for 2.7 kilometers from Place Louise to Bois de la Cambre, featuring broad lanes bordered by mature trees and stone buildings.
The avenue was inaugurated in 1866 as part of an urban development project meant to mirror the grand boulevards of Paris in the Belgian capital.
The street holds multiple Art Nouveau structures, including the UNESCO-listed Hotel Solvay, which displays the architectural expertise of Victor Horta.
Tram lines 8 and 93 operate along the avenue, connecting passengers to different sections of Brussels through regular service throughout the day.
The section between Place Louise and Place Stephanie forms a passage known as the Louise bottleneck, which experiences heavy traffic patterns during peak hours.
Location: City of Brussels
Location: Ixelles - Elsene
Location: Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis
GPS coordinates: 50.82518,4.36390
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
Brussels offers photographers a range of architectural subjects spanning several centuries. The medieval Grand-Place forms the historic center, while Art Nouveau buildings such as the Musée Horta and Maison Cauchie document the artistic flourishing around 1900. The Atomium, built for the 1958 World's Fair, represents postwar modernism and has become one of the city's most photographed landmarks. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert ranks among Europe's oldest covered shopping arcades and displays the elegant construction techniques of the 19th century. The Mont des Arts connects different neighborhoods through a terraced garden with views over the old town. Parc du Cinquantenaire features neoclassical triumphal arches, while the Porte de Hal remains the last surviving medieval city gate. The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Koekelberg shows Art Deco influences in its monumental architecture. Quieter spots include the Étangs d'Ixelles, two ponds in the neighborhood of the same name, or the Forêt de Soignes, an extensive beech forest on the city's edge. Avenue Louise connects residential and commercial districts through various architectural styles. Smaller passages such as Galerie Bortier or Passage du Nord complement the major arcades. Rue des Bouchers is known for its restaurant facades, while Rue de la Cigogne features historic townhouses. Photographically interesting details include the Art Nouveau metro station Pannenhuis or the modernist Bâtiment CBR. The Château de Laeken serves as a royal residence and opens to visitors only during the annual opening of the Serres Royales. Le Botanique, a former botanical garden, now houses a cultural center. Place Royale and the adjacent Palais Royal form the political heart of the city. Smaller squares like Place Flagey offer local scenes away from the main routes.
Hôtel Tassel
318 m
Hôtel Solvay
159 m
Hankar House
484 m
Former House and Workplace of Clas Grüner Sterner
490 m
Blue Tower
421 m
Hôtel Albert Ciamberlani
427 m
CIVA
449 m
Trinity Church
412 m
Hôtel José Ciamberlani
351 m
Louizatoren
406 m
Van Rysselberghe House
393 m
Sander Pierron House
594 m
Beukman House
370 m
Maison de Paul Mathieu
380 m
Hotel Janssens
428 m
Hôtel Wielemans
419 m
Apostolische Armeense Sint-Maria-Magdalenakerk
285 m
Maison Aimable Delune
482 m
Own house of architect Antoine Pompe
148 m
Civa
432 m
Rue Africaine 92
456 m
Stricker House
472 m
Former atelier Alfred Crick
243 m
Patisserie Aux caprices du Bailli
285 m
Hôtel de maître éclectique
479 m
Own house and studio of the painter Paul Mathieu
383 m
Hôtel de maître éclectique
486 m
Own house of architect Adrien Blomme
430 mReviews
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