Hôtel de Spangen, Neoclassical mansion in Brussels, Belgium
The Hôtel de Spangen presents a grand white stone facade with three floors and classical architectural elements at the corner of Place Royale and Rue Montagne de la Cour.
Built in 1776 during Austrian Netherlands period, architect Jean-Benoît-Vincent Barré designed this mansion following the architectural directives approved by Empress Maria Theresa in 1774.
The building currently houses part of the Musical Instrument Museum, displaying over 7,000 instruments within its meticulously preserved Neoclassical interiors.
Visitors can reach the Hôtel de Spangen through Central Station or Park metro stations, with the entrance located at the intersection of two main streets.
The mansion sold for 38,000 florins in 1776 to Count Spangen, marking the transformation of the former Coudenberg Palace area into a Neoclassical district.
Location: City of Brussels
Architects: Jean-Benoît-Vincent Barré
GPS coordinates: 50.84270,4.35927
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:48
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