Right in time for summer, a new rooftop bar has opened in the heart of the city. The Brussels authorities opened up the rooftop of its new Brucity administrative centre to the public on Friday – offering elevated views of the entire Capital Region.
As opinions on Brucity were initially not very favourable – as people feared the "glass mammoth" building would look out of place in the historic city centre – the city authorities are hoping to change opinions by opening the building's rooftop to the public, as planned.
"It is important that Brucity really becomes the building of the people of Brussels: the place where they go for their administrative procedures, but also a place for meetings, exchanges and culture," said Philippe Close, Mayor of the City of Brussels.
The rooftop, with a pop-up bar, offers a 360° view over the whole of Brussels, from the Basilica and the Atomium in the north to Mont des Arts, the Grand Place and Palais de Justice in the centre.
"With the opening of the roof, which will soon be completed after the summer with a restaurant underneath, the building should become multifunctional. Brussels residents will have all the more reason to spend time here," Close added.
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