Nestled in the heart of Brussels, the Mont-de-Piété arouses the curiosity of passers-by, strolling between the Sablon and the Palais de justice. Some people stop with a puzzled air in front of the large solid wood doors of this public institution dependent on the city of Brussels. If it raises so many questions, it is because it is unique in Belgium. It is the only one to practice pawnbroking. But its uniqueness also comes from its history. “The first ones…
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