Anneessens Square

This square is located in the eponymous district Anneessen in the center of the Brussels pentagon.

It was originally laid out in 1639 on the Voldersbempt, an open piece of meadow (wikipedia, n.d.).

Until the late 19th century, the àven à mèt (old market) or the flea market of Brussels took place here. In 1873, it moved to the well-known Vossenplein in the Marollen (wikipedia, n.d.).

In 1889, the square was named after the 17th-century "guild leader" Frans Anneessens (1660-1719). In that same year, an accompanying statue of Anneessens was unveiled by Thomas Vinçotte (1850-1925).

In the background is the former municipal school. This building was erected in the period 1878-1880.

On the eastern side, the square borders the important Maurice Lemonnierlaan. At this point, the pre-metro station Anneessens-Fontainas is also located.

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