Rubens House

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Tags : Museum

Timings : Garden:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed

Entry Fee : Rubens Experience & Garden Ticket: EUR 12

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Rubenshuis

Rubens House, Antwerp Overview

The Rubens House (Rubenshuis) in Antwerp is the former residence and studio of the renowned 17th-century Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. Located near the city center, this historic site offers insight into Rubens' life and work. Visitors are drawn to its rich art collection, period architecture, and beautifully reconstructed Baroque garden.

Rubens purchased the property in 1610 and transformed it into an Italian-inspired palazzo, reflecting his admiration for Renaissance architecture. The complex included his living quarters, a grand studio where he and his assistants produced numerous masterpieces, a monumental portico, and an interior courtyard leading to a Baroque-style garden. This design not only served as his home and workplace but also as a statement of his artistic ideals and social status.

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