Péristyle - Horizon 2030 Brussels

The Peristyle

In architecture, a “peristyle” is defined as the “colonnade which surrounds an interior courtyard or a building” and, by extension, a “colonnade which decorates the façade of a building.”

With Horizon 2030, the Cinquantenaire Peristyle was given a modern tinge with the installation of Tipi Cinquantenaire, a Guinguette (open-air café) offering a magnificent view of the park. Visitors were also able to enjoy a wide range of various activities.

History

The Péristyle du Cinquantenaire was designed by architect Gédéon Bordiau. This majestic neoclassical structure completed in 1905. This impressive portico of Corinthian columns frames the monumental entrance to the Parc du Cinquantenaire. Above, the hemicycle is adorned with remarkable mosaics created between 1920 and 1930 by six artists to commemorate the First World War. These mosaics form an official memorial, celebrating peace in the Army Museum and war in the Royal Museums of Art and History.

Activities

Le Péristyle has opened its doors to welcome you to its guinguette (open-air dancing bar), but that’s not all it has to offer! The main purpose of this venue is to offer cultural activities: “Midis Découvertes” (Discovery Lunch) lectures, arcade games, mosaic tours, and much more.

Guinguette by Tipi

The Peristyle opened its doors to welcome you to its guinguette (open-air dancing bar), but it had other great surprises in store for you! It also hosted a broad range of activities, such as the “Discovery Lunches” lectures, arcade games, mosaic tours, workshops, DJ sets, and much more.

Tipi:

Tipi Cinquantenaire, the Guinguette on the Peristyle with a magnificent view over the park , has now closed its doors. Thanks to Tipi for providing this welcoming space as part of Horizon 2030. It was the perfect place to relax, eat and meet someone new!