Passage du Nord - Noorddoorgang, Covered shopping gallery in Pentagon district, Brussels, Belgium.
The Passage du Nord stretches 69 meters in length and 5.6 meters in width, featuring thirty-four shops underneath a glass roof structure.
Architect Henri Rieck designed this gallery between 1881 and 1882 for the Société anonyme du Musée et du Passage du Nord company.
The upper floors originally contained the Théâtres du Musée du Nord, with spaces for performances, exhibitions, and a restaurant with telegraph room.
The passage connects De Brouckère square to Nieuwstraat, providing a direct covered path between these two major commercial areas of Brussels.
The gallery's monumental facades display rich decorations by sculptors Joseph Berteux and Albert Desenfants, including figures representing Day and Night.
Location: City of Brussels
Architects: Henri Rieck
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.85185,4.35429
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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.
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