BRUSSELS, Belgium — The illuminated Maison du Roi (King's House), also known as the Broodhuis (Bread House), glows against the night sky on Grand Place's northeast side. This Gothic Revival building, reconstructed in the 1870s and now housing the Museum of the City of Brussels, features dramatic nighttime lighting that emphasizes its architectural details. The illuminated facade demonstrates the elaborate stonework and sculptural elements characteristic of Belgian Gothic Revival architecture.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Maison du Roi (Broodhuis in Dutch) presents a striking nighttime appearance through carefully designed architectural lighting that highlights its Gothic Revival features. Located on the northeast side of Grand Place, this historic building was reconstructed in the 1870s under architect Victor Jamaer's direction. The evening illumination emphasizes the building's elaborate architectural elements, including pointed arches, ornate tracery, and numerous sculptural details. Now home to the Museum of the City of Brussels (Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles), the building's dramatic nighttime lighting reveals the sophisticated craftsmanship of its 19th-century reconstruction. The illumination system enhances the building's status as a focal point of Grand Place's UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated in 1998. The evening lighting transforms this historic structure, creating a theatrical display that showcases the intricate details of Belgian Gothic Revival architecture.
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Location: Grand Place, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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