Avenue Louise
Thoroughfare in Brussels, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Avenue Louise (French: [av.ny lwiz]) or Louizalaan (Dutch) is a major thoroughfare in Brussels, Belgium. It is located in the southern part of the City of Brussels, on the border with the municipality of Ixelles, where it runs south–east from the Place Louise/Louizaplein [nl] to the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos, covering a distance of 2.7 km (1.7 mi). It is named in honour of King Leopold II's eldest daughter, Princess Louise (1858–1924).
Location | City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium |
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Coordinates | 50°49′37″N 04°21′52″E |
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Commissioned | 1847 |
The Avenue Louise is one of the most prestigious and expensive avenues in Brussels, lined with high-end fashion stores and boutiques. It also houses many embassies and offices. The avenue is served by the metro station Louise/Louiza at one end (on lines 2 and 6), as well as the tram lines 8 and 93, which run its entire length.[1][2]