Congres in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
The Museum of the National Bank of Belgium / Das Museum der Belgischen Nationalbank
Musée de la Banque Nationale de Belgique / Museum van de Nationale Bank van België
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2023
1. The Museum of the National Bank of Belgium Marker
The House of the Governor of the National Bank is the only remaining edifice out of the enormous bank complex built between 1860 et 1878 and designed by H. Beyaert and W. Janssens. The style of this edifice, built to represent “a tribute to banking", can be described as eclectic with a classical touch. It combines elements from Italian and French Renaissance with Louis XVI-style motifs, in a profusion of patterns and ornaments. Next to the House, the former manager's wing hosts since 1982 a museum that covers the history of this institution and of means of payment.
Das Herrenhaus des Gouverneurs der Nationalbank ist das einzige noch stehende Gebäude des großen Bankkomplexes. der zwischen 1860 und 1878 nach den Plänen von H. Beyaert und W. Janssens gebaut wurde. Dieses als "Denkmal der Bank" entworfene Gebäude in eklektischem Stil mit klassizistischen Spuren vereint Elemente der italienischen und französischen Renaissance mit Ludwig XVI.-Motiven in einer verschwenderischen Fülle von Dekor
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L'hôtel du Gouverneur de la Banque nationale est l'unique bâtiment subsistant du vaste complexe bancaire édifié entre 1860 et 1878 sur les plans de H. Beyaert et de W. Janssens. Conçu comme un "monument à la banque", cet édifice de style éclectique teinté de classicisme mele des éléments Renaissance italienne et française à des motifs Louis XVI dans une profusion du décor et des ornements. Jouxtant l'hôtel, l'ancienne alle de la direction abrite depuis 1982 un musée retraçant l'histoire de cette institution et des moyens de paiement.
De ambtswoning van de Gouverneur van de Nationale Bank is het enige gebouw dat overblijft van het grootse bankcomplex dat tussen 1860 en 1878 naar plannen van H. Beyaert en W. Janssens werd opgericht. Het gebouw, bedoeld als een ‘monument voor de bank' is een eclectische verwezenlijking met klassieke kenmerken, vermengd met elementen uit de Italiaanse en Franse Renaissancest en ook met motieven uit de Louis XVI-stijl dit alles verwerkt in een overvloed van vormen en versieringen. Naast deze ambtswoning is
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2023
2. The Museum of the National Bank of Belgium Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 50° 50.897′ N, 4° 21.583′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Congres. Marker is on Wildewoudstraat, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Wildewoudstraat 9, Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Courtine / De Courtine / The Curtain Wall (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Universite Libre de Bruxelles (1834 - 1984) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Les Premiers Drapeaux Belges / De Eerste Belgische Vlaggen / The First Belgian Flags (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Charlotte and Emily Brontë (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Victor Hugo (approx. half a kilometer away); The Execution of the Counts of Egmont and Horn (approx. half a kilometer away); Le Passage du Nord / De Noord-Passage / The Northern Gallery / Die Nord-Passage (approx. half a kilometer away); a different marker also named Charlotte and Emily Brontë (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruxelles.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2023
3. The Museum of the National Bank of Belgium / Das Museum der Belgischen Nationalbank Marker
The marker can be seen here just to the left of the entrance, on the pole with the banners.
Photographed By Th. van den Heuvel, circa 1905
4. La Banque Nationale
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
