Bellona House

Bellona House is a protected heritage site and performing arts center in the Dansaert neighborhood of Brussels. The facade displays baroque details typical of the late 1600s, with carved elements and arched openings that give the building its distinctive character.

Jan Cosyn designed the building in 1697 as a private residence for a wealthy family in the then-growing district. Over the following centuries, its purpose changed several times before it eventually became a theater and arts venue.

The house operates as a theater and exhibition space where visitors encounter local and international artistic work throughout the year. The rooms show how a historic building continues to be actively used by artists and performers today.

The house is located on Rue de Flandre in the Dansaert neighborhood and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check opening hours in advance since the space is regularly used for performances and exhibitions and may not always be open for tours.

The building was originally the private home of the Bellona family, whose name has remained and is still used today. This connection between its private origins and its current public role as an arts center shows how historical homes can be transformed while keeping their original identity.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1697

Architects: Jan Cosyn

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.85130,4.34597

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02