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Palace of Justice
Sight4.2 · 1 1883.8 · 743≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry1.1 km from the center
Perched atop the Galgenberg hill, this colossal courthouse was designed by Joseph Poelaert and inaugurated in 1883. Covering an area larger than St Peter's Basilica, its imposing dome rises over 100 metres high. Inside lies a monumental reception hall flanked by soaring staircases, while the square outside provides panoramic views across Brussels.
Highlights
- Colossal 19th-century dome rising over 100 metres
- Monumental vestibule with towering columns and stone stairways
- Panoramic viewpoint over lower Brussels from Place Poelaert
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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Egmont Park
4 min walk · 352 m
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