Brussels Heritage Days 2025 attract 50,000 visitors
The 37th edition of Brussels Heritage Days drew 50,000 visitors last weekend. This year's edition of the event, which was dedicated entirely to Art Deco, more than doubled last year’s turnout of 20,000.
This year’s programme was titled “Art Deco: mad years, crisis years.” Over the weekend of 20–21 September, visitors could explore 85 Art Deco buildings, take part in 72 guided tours and 63 walks, and attend exhibitions, workshops and lectures across the city. In total, 217 activities were organised, with 194 focused specifically on Art Deco.
Several sites opened their doors to the public for the first time, either newly accessible or freshly renovated. Highlights included Wielemans House, the renovated Forest town hall, Les Pavillons français and CEGE-SOMA in Anderlecht. Among the most visited locations were BOZAR, the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Koekelberg, and the gardens of the Museum Van Buuren.
Other popular debuts included the Grandes Brasseries Atlas (826 visitors), the British International School of Brussels (1,062 visitors) and Athénée Robert Catteau (867 visitors). Visitors also had the chance to tour private homes rarely open to the public, such as the Glass House, Villa Vandervelde, Homem de Macedo House, and several residences by architect Louis Tenaerts.
“Heritage Days has once again achieved its goal of making our heritage accessible to all,” said Brussels State Secretary for Town Planning and Heritage Ans Persoons. “With its rich colours and geometric shapes, Art Deco conquered the hearts of Brussels residents and many visitors this year.”
The renovated Forest city hall, qualified as a prototype of Art Deco in Brussels. © BELGA PHOTO TIMON RAMBOER
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