Centre Tour à Plomb Brussels

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If you need a break from the Brussels’ buzz, the Centre Tour à Plomb or Hageltoren in Dutch is the perfect cultural oasis to visit. You can find it in an old lead production and storage facility (like the name indicates) and is located right next to the canal that leads to Charleroi for easy transport of materials. In the early 2000s, it was transformed into a cultural center and organizes a series of activities year-round from feminist conferences, to cultural exhibitions. Check out their upcoming events before you go, it is very local, so most of it takes place in French.

The bar downstairs can seem a little dungeon-y, but rest assured, they have good hot and cold drinks and it’s the perfect place to relax on a cold and rainy day. Admire the industrial architecture and the large cartoon street art at the entrance. Sit down in the small but comfy garden out front or walk through the many rooms with activities going on. Parents with kids, couples, groups of friends, everyone has their pick at the Tour à Plombe! The best part is, unless there’s a specific event that requires entrance, normally the center is free of charge, you just have to pay for your drinks.

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Anna from Brussels

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Address

Rue de l'Abattoir 24, Brussels

Opening Times

Mon - Sat 09:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00 (Hours may vary for specific events)

Price

Free

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Last Changed Date: 2016-05-19 11:45:13 +0200 (Thu, 19 May 2016)