Hôtel Wielemans

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A little piece of Andalusia in Brussels

In 1925, the Brussels-based architect Adrien Blomme designed a remarkable house in the Louise district. He was commissioned by the brewer Léon Wielemans, who built the house as a gift for his wife, Yvonne Wielemans-Hennet. Her passion for Spain formed the starting point for the entire design.

What makes the building so special is the unique way in which it came into being. The Wielemans couple took Blomme to Granada in Andalusia, where he produced his first sketches on site. Inspired by the splendour of the Alhambra, Blomme brought the beauty of Moorish Andalusia to Brussels. He arranged the rooms around the patio to create a labyrinth of light, shadow and southern charm. No fewer than 5,000 azulejos, or traditional Spanish tiles, were used in the decoration.

Today, the Hotel Wielemans stands as a rare testament to the flamboyant 1920s, where Belgian architecture and Spanish mysticism converge in unforgettable fashion. Visitors can sense Yvonne Wielemans’ vision and Adrien Blomme’s craftsmanship throughout the building. It is precisely this hidden treasure that makes the hotel well worth discovering: an unexpectedly warm place behind an austere façade that must be seen to be believed.

Good to know

Number of people
max. 15 people/group
Duration
50
Meeting point
Brussel, Voor de ingang, Hotel Wielemans, Defacqzstraat 14, 1000 Brussel
Accessibility

Due to its historic nature, this venue is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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