The Life of Penguin Five

By penguinfive

Musical Instruments Museum

The "Old England" building is one of Brussels' art nouveau gems. It was built in 1899 as a department store and was designed by architect Paul Saintenoy.

The Old England firm left the building in 1972 and in 1978 it was bought by the Belgian state. However, renovations of the building only started in 1989. The Musical Instruments Museum is based in this beautifully restored building since 2000. The rooftop restaurant has a breathtaking view over the city.

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