Brussels behind the scenes - Marollen walk
Wed 10 Sept
|Brussels
These liberal walks showcase the Brussels of free thinkers. Discover the interplay between the capital and humanism. Together, the volunteers from HuisvandeMens Brussels will guide you through Brussels' oldest working-class neighborhood.
Time & Location
10 Sept 2025, 13:30 – 17:00
Brussels, 1060 Brussels, Belgium
Guests
About the event
Sold out. You can always join the waiting list.
This walk takes you through the history of the oldest working-class neighbourhood in Brussels.
Between the Halle Gate and the now-defunct Volkshuis (People's House), you'll learn more about the city, Brussels' "zwanze" (the "streets") and "aa met," the persecution of the Jews, and the importance of education and architecture. We'll meet Jacob Kats, Herman Teirlinck, and Victor Horta, and we'll search for Brueghel.
Practical:
We meet at 1:30 pm at Hallepoort, the walk starts at 2 pm (duration = 3 hours).
Brussels Behind the Scenes is an organisation of HuisvandeMens Brussels, the VUB Alumni Association and the Willemsfonds Brussels Capital Region.