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This itinerary is a unique guided walk to (re)discover the Art Nouveau façades and their creators. Townhouses, shops, public buildings, … There are so many sgraffito decorations to admire on our streets. But how is sgraffito made? Where does it come from? And who made those beautiful designs? Learn about the fascinating history of La Belle Epoque and its buildings together with a guide of the Cauchie House.
In Antwerp, in the period between 1900 and World War I, hundreds of façades were decorated with sgraffitos. Dozens of architects - including Jules Hofman, Frans Bollekens, Michel De Braey, Jean-Laurent Hasse and Frans Van Dijk - collaborated with various designer-performers. During this walk, our guide will take you on an exciting tour of the Zurenborg neighborhood and in particular of the area around the Cogels-Osylei.
Meeting point : at the corner of Guldenvliesstraat and Cogels-Osylei (Berchem).
Duration of the visit : 2 hours.
Time slots available :
10am : guided tour in Dutch
13pm : guided tour in French
Guided tours for groups upon request : sgraffito@cauchie.be