Did you know a shopping mall could offer a glimpse into a bygone era? Here on Rue Saint-Lambert, the Woluwe Shopping Centre stands as a testament to a time when cars reigned supreme. Opened in 1968, Rue Saint-Lambert’s Woluwe Shopping Centre was inspired by the sprawling American suburban malls. Its location, at the crossroads of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert’s main arteries and easily accessible from the Brussels Ring, reflects the car-centric urban planning of that era. This makes the Woluwe Shopping Centre on Rue Saint-Lambert a fascinating time capsule. It reflects a period when personal vehicles were symbols of freedom and convenience, not traffic congestion and pollution. The mall remains a prominent shopping destination in eastern Brussels. It continues to attract shoppers to Rue Saint-Lambert despite changing urban trends. This enduring popularity speaks to the mall’s ability to adapt and evolve. While the car is no longer king, Woluwe Shopping Centre on Rue Saint-Lambert continues to thrive. It stands as a nostalgic reminder of a time when suburban malls were the epicenter of retail and social life.
Rue Albert Meurice – Albert Meuricestraat
Serenity Bar a yoga studio sits on Rue Albert Meurice. This quiet street in Etterbeek Brussels holds a peaceful energy.