Brussels: area by area: The Upper Town – Parc de Cinquantenaire – The Bordiau Halls

The beautiful Bordiau halls (named after the architect Jules BORDIAU) were the only buildings that were ready for the 1880 exposition. They are very typical for the glass and iron constructions build in late 19th century Europe as influenced by the Crystal Palace in London. After the exposition, the government decided to use these halls for the museums of Brussels.