The Courtly Ceremonial Chamber
You’d better watch out because you could easily miss this special site and walk straight past it. Enter through the wonderful gate and discover the Hofkamer and its garden right at the back. From here you can see the cathedral's imposing bell tower and enjoy an intimate carillon concert.
The Courtly Ceremonial Chamber
The Courtly Ceremonial Chamber also known as the Hofkamer is a magnificent eighteenth century building, tucked away in the courtyard of the Den Wolsack mansion in Antwerp. The blue-green colour palette on the walls, accented with bronze coloured mouldings, is a sophisticated reminder of irretrievably lost artwork: the canvas murals which François-Adriaan Van den Bogaert used to cover the walls in all the rooms in 1772. His Hofkamer is a fitting reflection of his burning ambition. He immerses you in an overwhelming experience that engulfs you as soon as you cross the threshold.
Book Toilet
Who doesn't love a stack of books in the toilet? It is the perfect time to peruse your favoured literature. That’s exactly what they thought at the Hofkamer. On the second floor you will find the Book Toilet, where not only the walls are covered in books, even the toilet is shaped to look like a pile of books. Reading is not an option, however, as these are imitation books made of wood and covered in leather. This luxurious and amusing ‘lavatory’ would easily win a trophy for the most unique smallest room in the house.
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