The façade
Highly vertical façade, basement on 2 levels and disproportionate giant order on 3 levels instead of 2, baroque gable. Decorative program limited to 2 sculpted faces on the third floor and the year of construction on the 5th floor.
History and restorations
Rebuilt in 1697 (Architect Willem De Bruyne). Façade completely rebuilt in 1895-1899, with refurbishment of the gable; most recent restoration by the City completed in 2012.
Did you know
This house has one more floor than on the original drawing which was used for the restoration.
The sections above are the city's own survey text, Ville de Bruxelles / Data Management, CC BY 4.0.
North-east row
Grand-Place 23 against its neighbours, all drawn to one scale and in the order you meet them standing on the square.
Where it stands
The Angel is marked. Every other number is a link to that building.
Guild house Civic House and shop Every number is a link. North is to the lower right.