Sunday, 7 August 2005

One of the city's greatest attractions

This is where Rubens lived and worked for about 25 years. Rubens bought the property in 1610 and moved in in 1615.
het Rubenshuis
the court

Thanks to old engravings, maps and much research, the house could be completely restored. But, as you can see in the picture, 1 of the wings was built in traditional Renaissance style while the other has an elegant Baroque design.

Address: Wapper 9-11

Directions: side street of the shopping street Meir

Phone: + 32 (0)3-201 15 55

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