Avenue Franklin Roosevelt


Avenue Franklin Roosevelt or Franklin Rooseveltlaan is an avenue in Brussels. It runs parallel to the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos. Many of the houses on the avenue date to the Second World War. It is known as one of the most beautiful avenues in Brussels. It houses many embassies and residences of ambassadors.

History

Before 1945, the avenue was called Avenue des Nations/Natiënlaan. Its name was then changed to Avenue Franklin Roosevelt/Franklin Rooseveltlaan in honour of American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Notable buildings