Brussels - Galéries Saint-Hubert

Situated only a short distance from the northeast corner of the Grand' Place is one of the first covered shopping arcades to be built in Europe, the Galéries Saint-Hubert completed in 1846. There are two main arcades, one either side of the Rue des Bouchers, the nearer of the two being the Galérie de la Reine (Queen's Gallery) with, on the other side of the road, the Galérie du Roi (King's Gallery). Off the latter runs the little Galérie des Princes (Princes' Gallery). The motto "Omnibus omnia" ("Everything for everyone") above the entrance is all that remains of the silversmiths' guild house demolished when the Galéries were built. The three-storied arcade is a shoppers' delight with luxury boutiques, cafes, restaurants and chocolate shops.