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Initiated
around
1837,
the
project
led
by
the
young
architect
Jean-Pierre
Cluysenaer
aimed
to
revitalize
a
disadvantaged
neighborhood
by
constructing
a
building
that
would
accommodate
residential
units,
shops,
cultural
venues,
and
recreational
areas.
Construction
commenced
in
1846,
and
the
official
inauguration
occurred
on
June
20,
1847,
with
the
presence
of
Leopold
I.
The
place
formerly
known
as
the
Umbrella
of
Brussels
was
designed
in
the
Florentine
Renaissance
style.
Its
most
notable
feature
is
the
ingenious
glass
roof,
supported
by
a
series
of
self-supporting
arches.
The
roof
is
adorned
with
fish-scale
style
tiles,
which
enhance
ventilation
and
prevent
condensation.
Royal
Gallery
of
Saint
Hubert
is
a
great
place
for
shopping
and
browsing,
both
for
locals
and
tourists.
I
can
say
that
it
offers
a
shelter
from
the
unpredictable
Belgian
weather.
There
are
a
variety
of
shops,
restaurants,
and
cafes,
with
a
focus
on
chocolate
ateliers
and
gift
shops.
The
prices
at
the
mall
are
higher
compared
to
regular
shops,
as
they
mostly
offer
luxurious
gifts
and
souvenirs.
It
is
a
pleasant
place
to
spend
time
and
admire
beautiful
things.
The
mall
tends
to
be
crowded
during
the
day.
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