In the heart of the city, it was on Place Reine Astrid that this building was erected, bearing witness to the folie de grandeur of the era. Over time, the station has blended seamlessly into the urban landscape. Some would say that this station can be visited like a museum dedicated to the discovery of Art Nouveau in Belgium. An imposing lady of stone, metal, glass and rich ornamentation, the central station was inaugurated in 1905 and only renovated in 2009 to regain its magnificent lustre, which stands out as a tourist attraction in its own right.
