Hôtel Wielemans: a little piece of Andalusia in Brussels

What makes the building so special is the unique way in which it came into being. The Wielemans couple took Blomme to Granada in Andalusia, where he produced his first sketches on site. Inspired by the splendour of the Alhambra, Blomme brought the beauty of Moorish Andalusia to Brussels. He arranged the rooms around the patio to create a labyrinth of light, shadow and southern charm. No fewer than 5,000 azulejos, or traditional Spanish tiles, were used in the decoration. Today, the Hotel Wielemans stands as a rare testament to the flamboyant 1920s, where Belgian architecture and Spanish mysticism converge in unforgettable fashion. Visitors can sense Yvonne Wielemans’ vision and Adrien Blomme’s craftsmanship throughout the building. It is precisely this hidden treasure that makes the hotel well worth discovering: an unexpectedly warm place behind an austere façade that must be seen to be believed.