Built between 1866 and 1883. Largest courthouse in the world. Architect is Joseph Poelaert. Thought to be the largest building built in the 19th century. Has been undergoing renovation since 2003, but it’s been so slow that by 2013, they were saying that the scaffolding itself, was in need of renovation! It is such an impressive, beautiful building. As I walked around it on Sunday, though, I was saddened to see that it appears to be a hangout overnights for graffiti taggers and beer drinkers. They have left their marks behind…

4sep16. Brussels, Belgium.