BRUSSELS, Belgium — The historic interior staircase of the Museum of the City of Brussels demonstrates the Gothic Revival architectural style of the Maison du Roi building. The staircase, part of the 1870s reconstruction, features elaborate architectural detailing characteristic of 19th-century interpretations of medieval design. This interior element serves both functional and decorative purposes within the museum space.
Photograph by David Coleman. The interior staircase at the Museum of the City of Brussels (Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles) represents a significant architectural feature of the Maison du Roi building. Located within this Gothic Revival structure, reconstructed in the 1870s under architect Victor Jamaer, the staircase exemplifies 19th-century interpretations of medieval architectural design. The staircase incorporates elaborate architectural elements characteristic of the Belgian Gothic Revival style, including detailed balustrades, ornamental newel posts, and decorative moldings. This architectural feature serves as both a functional circulation element and an example of the building's historic craftsmanship. The staircase design reflects the architectural ambitions of the 1870s reconstruction project, which sought to celebrate Brussels' medieval heritage through the revival of Gothic forms and details. As part of the Maison du Roi's interior, the staircase contributes to the building's status as a significant example of 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture in Belgium.
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Location: Museum of the City of Brussels, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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