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Boulevard Construction

When
1869–1871
Where
Brussels
Part of
Covering of the Senne river begins in Brussels

Grand central boulevards were laid out between 1869 and 1871, replacing the covered river.

The series of boulevards, including Boulevard Anspach and Boulevard Adolphe Max, were laid out between 1869 and 1871. They were progressively opened to traffic from 1871 to 1873, facilitating urban renewal.

Sources

  1. Covering of the Senne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16

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