Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles is a city located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium and serves as the hub of art and student life in the capital region. It is also the home of many notable figures, such as Belgian architect Victor Horta and Paul Delvaux, known for his surrealist nude paintings.

Saint-Gilles is a city worth visiting, boasting numerous attractions, especially its many Art Nouveau houses designed by architect Victor Horta. The Horta Museum is housed in Horta’s former residence and studio, showcasing furniture, household items, artworks designed by Horta and his contemporaries, as well as documents related to his life and era. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions on Horta and his art, making it highly worthwhile. The City Hall, built between 1900 and 1904, is also particularly magnificent. The existing Neo-Gothic prison dates back to the 1880s. Additionally, the diverse and vibrant cultural events held here annually attract many visitors.

Saint-Gilles

Must-visit reason: An ideal place to admire Art Nouveau architecture

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Belgium[Belgium]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Brussels-Capital Region [Brussels-Capital Region]

City where the attraction is located: Saint-Gilles [Saint-Gilles]