Brussels: Fall and Rise of Art-Nouveau Guided Tour

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Learn all about techniques and insider tips in the world of Art-Nouveau on this guided tour. Visit Saint-Gilles and Ixelles and admire some of their most remarkable buildings, then discover the remains of Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple.

Highlights

  • Learn about the most used techniques in the world of Art-Nouveau
  • Discover the sgraffito technique and how it's different from frescoes
  • Explore the historical remains of Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple
  • Admire some of the most beautiful streets of the Belgian capital
  • Follow the guide around the outskirts of Brussels and see the charming streets

Description

The Brussels region has 19 communes or town halls. Specifically, in Saint-Gilles and Ixelles are several of the most stable houses of Art-Nouveau architecture, created by the most innovative architects of the late nineteenth century. Learn about the most used techniques in the world of Art-Nouveau. What is sgraffito, and how is it different from frescoes?What was Art-Nouveau's first house? Discover the remains of Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple. All this and much more on a three-kilometer route through the outskirts of Brussels, where you can admire some of the most beautiful streets of the Belgian capital.

Includes

Guided walking tour Additional audiovisual information

Important Information

  • In case of rain, bring an umbrella, raincoat, or poncho The tour includes approximately three kilometers of travel

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