CENTRE FOR FINE ARTS

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Essentials about the Centre for Fine Arts in brief

Art and culture fans should definitely visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Centre for Fine Arts) during a visit to Brussels. The Palais, usually referred to as “BOZAR” for short, is one of the most prestigious art and cultural centers in Belgium. Covering more than 4,000 square meters, it hosts concerts, dance and theater performances, film screenings, literary readings, exhibitions and conferences of all kinds under one roof. The Centre for Fine Arts is not only a cultural hotspot, but also an architectural highlight. Built in the 1920s by the famous Belgian architect Victor Horta in the Art Nouveau style, the building complex is one of the most beautiful Art Deco buildings in Brussels.

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Art and cultural events at the Centre for Fine Arts range from concerts and theater productions, to film screenings and dance performances, to photography and art exhibitions. Art lovers will enjoy a variety of classical, avant-garde and contemporary exhibitions. For music fans, the offerings range from classical to electro to world music. Photography enthusiasts should not miss the Summer of Photography biennial. Theater lovers can catch multilingual productions. For film fans, there’s the Brussels Short Film Festival. And bookworms will find book clubs in French and Dutch at the Palais.

In addition to so much art and culture, the Centre for Fine Arts gastronomic offerings are also impressive. In the Brasserie of the Palais, guests can indulge in menus prepared by a top French chef. The culinary offer is complemented by Café Victor, where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner in a beautiful Art Nouveau ambience.