The World Trade Center tower 1 and 2 which were respectively built in 1973 and 1974 are at 102 meters and 28 floors high the 9th tallest buildings of the city of Brussels. They are located just in front of the Brussels North train station at 30 Boulevard du Roi Albert II.
The Villa Germaine with its colorful bricks and lovely tiles is another fine example of Art Nouveau. Its located around square Ambiorix at 24 avenue Palmerston.
L’église Saint-Joseph or in English the Saint-Joseph Church is the core and heart of the “Quartier Leopold”, this national monument celebrating Belgium’s patron saint, was built between 1842 and 1849 and was designed by T.-F. Suys, architect of the “Civil society for the Extension and Embellishment of Brussels” which was at the origin of this vast extramural urban expansion project.
The Neo-Renaissance façade was simultaneously inspired by famous Italian edifices and by classical French architecture.
The inside of the church presents a basilica-like layout
Closer look from down the aisle
Virgin Mary statue
Featured in its flat chevet is a large painting by A. Wiertz, “The Holy Family”
Confessionals
Charles Woeste (1837-1922) was a Lawyer and an important Political figure of Belgium. He played a big role in the foundation of the Catholic Party in his earlier career then moved onto being a member of the parliament and eventually became Minister of Justice. As gratitude for his service to the country in 1914 and was granted the title of Count by King Léopold II.
