Support :
The audit and certification project for 12 VENUES category infrastructures was made possible thanks to the valuable support of the Brussels-Capital Region, AMT-Concept and visit.brussels.
Description of the VENUE :
Square-Brussels Convention Centre is located on the Mont des Arts, a place that today offers a sophisticated mix of culture, energy, business and leisure.
This historic site was once the location of the medieval palace of the Dukes of Brabant, then, under the Habsburgs, a centre of European power where the first Belgian sovereign was sworn in in 1831. However, the Mont des Arts' good fortune eventually came to an end and its opulent streets were transformed into a poor neighbourhood. Eventually, its houses were demolished and replaced by a park that hosted the Universal and International Exhibition in 1910.
Constantly evolving, the Mont des Arts was redeveloped in 1958 to house the congress centre as it stands today, as well as the Royal Library of Belgium.
Located close to the European institutions, the Mont des Arts has finally come full circle and is once again linked to the centre of power in Europe.
Practical information :
Please note : This certification only applies to the building and not to any future events that may take place there. During events, the layout of the premises is subject to change, which may result in changes to accessibility. The event organiser would then be responsible for any such changes. Furthermore, the certification visit only covered the public part of the building and not the rented parts.
The disabled entrance is at the top of the cube, but the private car park is in the basement.
Photo credit Square-Brussels Convention Centre : © Square-Brussels Convention Centre
Photo credits technical gallery : © AccessAndGo-ABP - Stéphanie Herman
