Sablon Antiques Center, Brussels
In the streets around Grand Sablon Square, you'll find one antique shop after another, and almost all of them offer a fantastic selection and high-quality items. The renowned "Center", established in 1984 and family-owned since 2003, boasts a 600-square-meter space brimming with a diverse range of vintage treasures: oil paintings, drawings, ceramic and bronze sculptures, porcelain sets, exquisite furniture (including wooden chests, classic chairs, and elegant dining tables), as well as various home accessories (clocks, silverware, chandeliers, lamps, and candelabras). The collection spans from the 15th century to the 20th century. Owner, Mr. Patrick Van der Stichelen, maintains connections with over 200 international antique dealers and hosts more than 180 vendors within the center.
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Sight Name: Sablon Antiques Center
Sight Location: Brussels, Belgium (See walking tours in Brussels)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Brussels, Belgium (See walking tours in Brussels)
Sight Type: Shopping
Walking Tours in Brussels, Belgium
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.4 Km or 2.7 Miles
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