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This visit is guided in french This visit is guided in Dutch This visit is guided in english The Art Nouveau and Art Deco Tombs in Ixelles Cemetery

Opened in 1877, this cemetery witnessed the arrival and development of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, as shown in the funerary monuments there. The Solvay family tomb, designed by Victor Horta, blends elements of both styles together. The cemetery contains a beautiful collection of monuments in the various contemporary styles of architecture of the inter-war years: Art Deco, Beaux-Arts and Modernist. Many of the monuments were made of granite by the Ixellois stonemasons Beernaert & Co. The cemetery also contains the tomb of Victor Horta, designed by his faithful disciple Jean Delhaye. Guided tours organised in collaboration with the EPITAAF Funerary Art Association.

Prior Reservation required
Duration : 50 min    
 


Please select your visit :

Saturday 15 October / Morning

10:00 This visit is guided in french
11:00 This visit is guided in french

Saturday 15 October / Afternoon

12:00 This visit is guided in french
14:00 This visit is guided in french
14:00 This visit is guided in Dutch
15:00 This visit is guided in french This visit is guided in Dutch
15:00 This visit is guided in Dutch
 

Sunday 16 October / Morning

10:00 This visit is guided in french
11:00 This visit is guided in french

Sunday 16 October / Afternoon

12:00 This visit is guided in french
14:00 This visit is guided in french
14:00 This visit is guided in Dutch
15:00 This visit is guided in english
15:00 This visit is guided in french
 

Prior Reservation required Info

The Art Nouveau and Art Deco Tombs in Ixelles Cemetery
Address
478, Chaussée de Boondael, 1050 Brussels