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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert)
Best time to visit
Early weekday mornings offer quiet light through the roof and empty shopfronts for photos. Winter evenings are atmospheric when the arcades and cafés are warmly lit.
Budget tips
Free to enter, purchases at shops and cafés are the main cost; avoid sit-down cafés inside which charge premium prices and opt for take-away chocolates or a nearby bakery. Brussels Card helps with nearby museum discounts but is not needed for entry.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Foodies and chocolate fans, Shoppers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Бързи факти: Sunlight pours through a soaring glass roof, turning mosaic floors and ornate shopfronts into a glittering indoor boulevard where chocolatiers, bookshops, and couture boutiques sit cheek by cheek. A hushed, people-watching atmosphere invites slow wandering and coffee breaks, and you'll often spot photographers framing the ornate facades beneath the arcade's delicate ironwork.
Акценти: Built in 1847 by architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer, the glass-and-iron arcade stretches under a sweeping roof across three parallel passages, bathing polished marble and carved shopfronts in warm, amber light. Slip inside and the air fills with the sweet tang of cocoa from chocolatiers founded in the 19th century such as Neuhaus, the low murmur of French and Flemish, and the occasional hush of a tiny 19th-century theatre tucked behind a boutique where locals still gather for intimate shows.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes; some sections have slick marble floors after rain.
- Stand in the center under the main dome and aim your camera upwards to capture the glass roof and ornate details.
- Avoid weekend midday visits, aim for early weekday morning or late afternoon to dodge the crowds.
- Skip expensive table service inside the arcade, buy chocolate by weight from a counter or grab a quick pastry from a nearby boulangerie.
Кликнете, за да резервирате БЕЗПЛАТНА пешеходна обиколка в Brussels, Belgium
Най-добрият начин да опознаете град с местен гид.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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