Îlot Sacré in Bruxelles in Bruxelles-Capitale, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
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De Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 10, 2026
1. The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries Marker
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Edifié comme une liaison entre deux pôles commerciaux, ce passage couvert monumental est parmi les premiers de cette ampleur à avoir été construits en Europe. Inaugurées en 1847, les Galeries furent dessinées dès 1838 par J.P. Cluysenaar. A la fois rue et monument, elles associent aux fonctions d’habitation et de commerce une dimension socio-culturelle, abritant notamment deux théâtres. Conçues en style néo-Renaissance italienne, elles constituent également un témoin significatif des prouesses et des innovations de l’architecture de métal et de verre.
De Koninklijke Sint-Hubertusgalerijen
Deze monumentale overdekte straat die twee commerciële centra verbond en tot de eerste van deze omvang behoorde in Europa, werd ingehuldigd in 1847, hoewel de plannen reeds in 1838 getekend waren door J.-P. Cluysenaar. Het gaat tegelijk om een straat en om een monument, waarvan de woon- en handelsfunctie nog aangevuld wordt door een socio-culturele dimensie, wegens de aanwezigheid van twee schouwburgen. De stijl is die van de Italiaanse neorenaissance, maar ook typische innovaties en krachttoeren eigen aan de architectuur van glas en metaal komen voor.
The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries
Designed as a connection between two commercial poles, this monumental covered gallery was one of the first of this size built in Europe. Inaugurated in 1847, the Galleries were designed as of 1838 by J.P. Cluysenaar. Both street and monument, the Galleries fulfilled commercial as well as housing functions and also had a social and cultural dimension, notably hosting two theatres. Built in Italian Renaissance style, they also bear witness to the prowess and the innovations of steel and glass architecture.
Die Königlichen Sankt-Hubertus-Galerien
Diese monumentale
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1847.
Location. 50° 50.812′ N, 4° 21.26′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Région Bruxelloise (Brussels), in Bruxelles-Capitale. It is in Îlot Sacré. It is at the intersection of Galerie de la Reine and Rue du Marché aux Herbes, on the right when traveling north on Galerie de la Reine. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Galerie de la Reine 1, Bruxelles, Région Bruxelloise 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 10, 2026
2. The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries Marker
This marker is located at the southern entrance of the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries. An identical marker may be found at the northern entrance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Les Premiers Drapeaux Belges / De Eerste Belgische Vlaggen / The First Belgian Flags (within shouting distance of this marker); Neuhaus Chocolates (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victor Hugo (about 90 meters away); The Execution of the Counts of Egmont and Horn (about 120 meters away); Expulsion of the Austrian Forces (about 120 meters away); Galeries St. Hubert (about 120 meters away); Second Centenary of Cinema Projections in Belgium (about 150 meters away); The Belgian Open Party / Le Ouvreir Parti Belgie (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruxelles.
May 15, 2023
3. The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries - interior
May 15, 2023
4. The Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries - south entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
