Halles Saint-Géry

The Halles Saint-Géry or Sint-Gorikshallen is a cultural centre and exhibition space in central Brussels, Belgium. It is located at 1, place Saint-Géry/Sint-Goriksplein, in a former covered market designed by the architect Adolphe Vanderheggen in neo-Flemish Renaissance style and built in 1881–82.

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Type: Public building
Description: building in Brussels, Belgium
Also known as: “Halles Saint-Géry - Sint-Gorikshallen”, “Halls of Saint Gaugericus”, “Halls of Saint-Géry”, “Halls of Sint-Goriks”, “Saint Gaugericus Halls”, “Saint-Géry Halls”, “Sint-Goriks Halls”, and “Sint-Gorikshallen”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Manneken Pis and Grand Place.

Manneken Pis

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Manneken Pis is a landmark 55.5 cm bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens: a nude boy urinating into the fountain's basin. Manneken Pis is situated 380 metres southeast of Halles Saint-Géry.

Grand Place

Square

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The Grand-Place or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels, Belgium. It is surrounded by opulent Baroque guildhalls of the former Guilds of Brussels and two larger edifices: the city's Flamboyant Town Hall, and the neo-Gothic King's House or Bread House building, housing the Brussels City Museum. Grand Place is situated 400 metres east of Halles Saint-Géry.

Palace

Movie theater

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Palace is a movie theater.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint James‘ Quarter and Centre.

Saint James‘ Quarter

Neighborhood

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Saint James‘ Quarter is a neighborhood.

Centre

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The Centre is the historic centre of Brussels, including the world's most beautiful town square, the Grand-Place which is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.