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- Galeries Royales Saint Hubert
Galeries Royales Saint Hubert
Mall lovers everywhere should make a pilgrimage to the Galeries
Royales Saint Hubert, the very first shopping arcade in Europe.
Opened in 1847, the arcade became a draw card for the cream of 19th
century society and today continues to inspire shoppers and
browsers alike. The building itself is an architectural marvel:
arcaded shop fronts across two floors are separated by pilasters,
conceived in a Cinquecento style. The roof above is made of arched
glass panes connected by a delicate cast-iron framework - very
photogenic! In between the various shops you'll find cafes,
restaurants, a theatre and even a cinema.
Information & Facts
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Language
The Flemish, in the north, speak Dutch (60% of the
population); the Walloons in the south speak French (40%). Brussels
is bilingual, the majority of citizens speaking French. In the east
there is a small German-speaking community. English is also
spoken.
Money
Euro (EUR) divided into 100 cents. Most credit cards are
accepted (Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Eurcard) as are
travellers cheques (though it is best to carry them in Euros, US
dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges when
exchanging). ATMs are available in all major cities. Banks are open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Some banks close for an hour during lunch. There are
however some foreign exchange offices that trade on Sundays.
Time
Local time in Belgium is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).