St. Peter's Church is a remarkable edifice worth visiting for its architecture, artwork, and relics. It is a late Gothic church, built on a plot of land which had held churches since 986, its own construction beginning around 1425. Its history is plagued with fires, partial collapses, and damage sustained during both World Wars. However, the Church has retained a phenomenal selection of religious artwork which includes the 'The Last Supper,' the internationally renowned 15th century triptych by Dirk Bouts. A 12th century wooden head, another Bouts painting, and a number of 15th century sculptures also find their home here.
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Constructed by Victor Horta on orders of Armand Solvay, the Hôtel Solvay is an impressive Art-Nouveau mansion nestled in Brussels. Solvay took special interest in the tiniest of details of the house from the furniture to the fixtures and the door bell. He spent a lot of money and incorporated only the best materials like onyx, marble, wood and bronze to make the house. Today, it is a landmark and lies in private hands and can be visited only by prior appointment.
The Temple of Human Passions, also called the Pavillon Horta-Lambeaux, was made by Victor Horta in 1896 in Cinquantenaire Park. The structure has a neoclassical design with a hint Horta's famous Art Nouveau style. The building was created to hold the "Human Passions" relief by Jef Lambeaux, but due to an argument between the artist and the architect the building remained mostly closed. Currently the building is only open for a short period of time a few days a week during summer. Lambeaux's large relief is based on human sins and pleasures and so you may not want to bring young children to see the artwork.
Easily accessible by public transport, the Great Mosque of Brussels is a historical religious landmark situated within the Cinquantenaire Park. It was constructed by Ernest Van Humbeek in 1880 with inspirations from Arabic architectural principles and was renovated in 1978. The building was used for prayer as a mosque and is touted to be one of the earliest mosques of the city. Now, it houses an Islamic research Center and school runs in its premises.
A gem in the city of Schaerbeek, the Josaphat Park is a public garden that also houses a football stadium and a school within its confines. One can also enjoy a game of tennis in its tennis club. The park used to be a part of the Linthout forest. Commissioned by King Leopold II, the park was created by Edmond Galoppin and is decorated by many artistic sculptures and statues. So, take some time off from your regular schedule and enjoy a fun outing with oyur loved ones at this beautiful park.