Square Patrice Lumumba is identified by a blue plaque bearing the name of the first prime minister of the independent Republic of the Congo. It was officially inaugurated on June thirtieth, two thousand eighteen, to coincide with the…
Matonge African Quarter
This short walking tour immerses you in the vibrant markets, fashion, cinema, and history of Brussels' famous African neighborhood.
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1. Square Patrice Lumumba
2. Cinema Vendôme
The Cinema Vendôme sits at eighteen chaussée de Wavre, identified by the large, distinct signage marking its entrance near the Porte de Namur. Established in nineteen fifty-two by Henry Fol, the theater began as a single-screen venue on…
3. GT World Of Beauty Ixelles
GT World of Beauty, located on Chaussée de Wavre, is a long-standing specialist in cosmetics and hair care products designed for diverse skin tones and hair textures. Founded by Girmai Teclai in Frankfurt in nineteen eighty-five, the…
4. Chez Nous Sawa
Chez Nous Sawa occupies a storefront tucked inside the Galerie Matonge on the Chaussée d’Ixelles. This shop operates as a hub for African artisan goods, stocking a selection of traditional textiles, jewelry, and hand-carved decorative…
5. Galerie Matonge
Galerie Matongé is a covered passage recognized by its vaulted roof made of concrete and glass bricks, which allows natural light to filter down into the walkways. The arcade connects the Chaussée d’Ixelles to the south with the Chaussée…
6. Zando Yamatonge
Zando ya Matonge sits on the Chaussée de Wavre, a storefront packed with the ingredients and goods of the Congolese diaspora. The shelves hold rows of dried and smoked fish, exotic fruits, bundles of cassava leaves, and jars of spices.…