Brussels: Fall and Rise of Art-Nouveau Guided Tour Caída y Auge del Art-Nouveau (ES - Spanish)
ID: GYG450170-808569
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Learn all about techniques and insider tips in the world of Art-Nouveau on this guided tour. Visit Saint-Gilles and Ixelles and admire some of their most remarkable buildings, then discover the remains of Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple.
The Brussels region has 19 communes or town halls. Specifically, in Saint-Gilles and Ixelles are several of the most stable houses of Art-Nouveau architecture, created by the most innovative architects of the late nineteenth century.
Learn about the most used techniques in the world of Art-Nouveau. What is sgraffito, and how is it different from frescoes?What was Art-Nouveau's first house? Discover the remains of Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple.
All this and much more on a three-kilometer route through the outskirts of Brussels, where you can admire some of the most beautiful streets of the Belgian capital.
Highlights
- Learn about the most used techniques in the world of Art-Nouveau
- Discover the sgraffito technique and how it's different from frescoes
- Explore the historical remains of Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple
- Admire some of the most beautiful streets of the Belgian capital
- Follow the guide around the outskirts of Brussels and see the charming streets
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In case of rain, bring an umbrella, raincoat, or poncho
The tour includes approximately three kilometers of travel
The appointment will be next to the Horta Metro station (lines 3 and 4), in the Chaussée de Waterlo, at the height of number 187. Your guide will wear some Curiositas Mundus badge.
We would appreciate it if you could join the Curiositas Mundus telegram channel to get extra content during the tour.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Additional audiovisual information
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
