The European Economic and Social Committee, in collaboration with the Committee of the Regions, agreed to include its Van Maerlant building (VMA) in this year's edition of Heritage Days, organised by Urban Brussels, which took place on the weekend of 14 and 15 September.

Visitors enjoyed guided tours of the building, in which they were be able to climb the marble steps of the rotunda to discover the original architecture from the early 1980s, the completely renovated and modernised 4th floor with its innovative and eco-friendly solutions, as well as the most recognisable part of the building – the two-storey footbridge over Rue Belliard with the renowned sculpture Le fil d'Ariane, made by Belgian sculptor Jean-Paul Laenen in 1991.

Brussels Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine/Open Monumentendagen) is a yearly event celebrating the rich history of Art Nouveau in the city. Residents and tourists alike are invited to explore various buildings across the capital, with a special focus on those usually closed to the public.

More information accessible here: European Heritage Days | European Heritage Days (cw)