Halles Saint-Géry
The heritage factory
The construction of the Halles, designed by architect A. Vanderheggen, started in 1881. The building was inaugurated in 1882 and housed four rows of double stalls and a sales counter. The Saint-Géry market continued its activities for many years, but after the Second World War it was increasingly abandoned by traders and eventually closed on 28 February 1977. It is a stunning example of the architecture of covered markets, combining a Flemish neo-Renaissance style exterior with an interior using metal framework techniques. On 21 January 1987, the Brussels Region listed it as a protected building. Since April 1999, the Halles Saint-Géry have housed an information and exhibition centre dedicated to the heritage and living environment of the people of Brussels, under the auspices of the Brussels-Capital Region. The Halles aim to showcase the uniqueness of Brussels through its heritage, town planning and urban cultures.
