LA MAISON DU LIVRE SAINT-GILLES
Read moreLa Maison du Livre asbl is a cultural center located in Saint-Gilles. It offers a varied program of exhibitions, festivals and lecture series. The Maison du Livre website provides information on upcoming events and activities. The Maison du Livre also organizes off-site workshops, enabling participants to discover nature and explore different aspects of writing. Those wishing to support the Maison du Livre can subscribe to their e-newsletter or join them on Facebook.
TRADE EXCHANGE (HANDELSBEURS)
Europe's first stock exchange, built in Antwerp in 1531, later became an ...Read more
THE HENDRICK CONSCIENCE HERITAGE LIBRARY
Read moreThe history of this library, named after the Flemish writer Hendrick Conscience, whose statue adorns the façade, dates back to 1481. Today, it houses over 1.5 million books! The guided tour opens the doors to the most beautiful rooms, normally closed to the public: the majestic Nottebohm Room, where objects and old books are on display, the microfilm room and, of course, the reading room! A journey through time and the history of Flemish literature.