Boulevard du Jardin botanique

  • Boulevard du Jardin botanique (French)
  • Kruidtuinlaan (Dutch)
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Route information
Existed1819–present
Major junctions
FromBoulevard Émile Jacqmain/Émile Jacqmainlaan
ToRue Royale/Koningsstraat
Location
CountryBelgium
Highway system
  • Highways of Belgium

The Boulevard du Jardin botanique (French, pronounced [bulvaʁ dy ʒaʁdɛ̃ bɔtanik]) or Kruidtuinlaan (Dutch, pronounced [ˈkrœytœynˌlaːn]), meaning "Botanical Garden Boulevard", is a boulevard in the Saint-Josse-ten-Noode municipality of Brussels, Belgium. It runs from the Boulevard Émile Jacqmain/Émile Jacqmainlaan to the Rue Royale/Koningsstraat, as part of the northern section of the Small Ring (Brussels' inner ring road).[1]

History

The Boulevard du Jardin botanique was one of the earliest boulevards in the City of Brussels, completed from 1818 to 1820. It was first called the Boulevard de Schaerbeek in tribute to the Schaerbeek Gate through which it passed in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.[2] The Schaerbeek Gate was situated at the top of the boulevard.[3] The name of the boulevard was later changed to honor the Botanical Garden of Brussels in the mid-1800s.

On 13 March 1842, the Boulevard du Jardin botanique had a population of 194 people.[4]

Early establishments

Botanical Garden

The Boulevard du Jardin botanique/Kruidtuinlaan, c. 1914

In 1826, the Botanical Garden of Brussels was established. The grounds featured the architectural work of Belgian architect Tilman-François Suys and landscaping of German landscaper Charles-Henri Petersen. The conservatory with greenhouses, aquarium, and gardens was inaugurated in September 1829.[2] The high gate of the Botanical Garden opened into the Rue Royale.[5]

Clinique Saint-Jean

The Clinique Saint-Jean's medical facility was started in 1838 and completed in 1843, across from the Botanical Garden on the Boulevard du Jardin botanique.[6][7]

Brussels Ophthalmic Institute

Originally located on the Boulevard du Jardin botanique, the Provincial Ophthalmic Institute of Brabant was founded and opened on 10 September 1849.[8]

Place Charles Rogier

At the intersection of the Rue Neuve/Nieuwstraat and the Boulevard du Jardin Botanique lies the Place Charles Rogier/Karel Rogierplein.[9]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b State, P. F. (2015). Historical Dictionary of Brussels. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
  3. ^ Des Marez, G. (1928). Guide illustré de Bruxelles: Les monuments civils et religieux .... Belgium: Éditions du Touring Club de Belgique.
  4. ^ Bulletin de la Commission Centrale de Statistique. (1845). Belgium: Hayez.
  5. ^ Black, C. B. (1894). Belgium: with part of Holland, North France, the Rhine and the Moselle. United Kingdom: Adam & Charles Black.
  6. ^ Baedeker, K. (1894). Belgique et Hollande y compris le Luxembourg: manuel du voyageur. Germany: Baedeker.
  7. ^ CONTY, H. A. d. (1865). Bruxelles en poche et ses environs ... Plan, etc. Belgium: (n.p.).
  8. ^ Bulletin de la Société des Sciences Naturelles de Neuchâtel. (1853). Switzerland: (n.p.).
  9. ^ The Royal Belgian Mail Route to the Continent of Europe (via Dover-Ostend): The Official Guide. (1904). Belgium: A. Mertens.