- Address: Rue Brederode 16, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
- Phone: +32 2 551 20 20
- Opening: 1934
- Architect: Tileman Francis Xuis
- Working hours: 10.30 - 15.45, Monday - closed
In the Brussels park, on a small hill, is the old residence of the Belgian rulers - the Royal Palace. Its building invariably attracts tourists who came to walk around the capital of Europe and see all the most interesting sights of the city. Let's also visit the palace in absentia and find out what awaits there curious visitors.
Features of the Royal Palace in Brussels
The Royal Palace was erected on the site of the fire-destroyed castle of Kaudenberg, the residence of the Dukes of Brabant. The beginning of its construction was laid by William I, who ruled the Netherlands in the 18th century. The present appearance in the style of neoclassicism, the facade of the castle found in the XX century, under Leopold II.
Despite the fact that the Royal Palace in Brussels is the residence of the Belgian monarchs, the address of the actual residence of the family is the palace in Laken . The Royal Palace is used mainly for official meetings at the highest level. There are apartments for foreign heads of state and parade halls for receptions. Going to the palace, you can easily find out whether the King of Belgium is in the country or on an international trip. In the first case, the state flag will flutter above the palace.
While in Brussels , try not to get lost in the abundance of local palaces and castles. So, visitors often confuse the Royal Palace with the King's House . Both of them are located in the historical center of the city, but, despite the consonant names, the latter is in no way connected with the monarch's family. Since 1965, the Royal Palace in Brussels has become open to visitors. Everyone can admire his situation, without even buying an entrance ticket. A visit to the palace is absolutely free, besides, photography is allowed here.
The interior complex is a kind of museum dedicated to the dynasty of Belgian kings. Also there are exhibitions of contemporary art: works of artists, objects of decorative and applied art, not only made in Belgium, but also brought from other countries. The halls and rooms of the palace attract tourists most of all:
- "Throne Room" and "Hall of Celebrations" - a true embodiment of greatness and luxury;
- "Imperial Room" will show its guests 11 kinds of flowers from each of the provinces of Belgium: these plants are planted in flower pots of pure gold;
- "Mirror Room" has a ceiling lined with the wings of Thai beetles, scarabs, for this purpose it took about a million insects;
- "The Great White Hall" and "The Little White Salon", decorated in neoclassical style;
- "The Hall of Goya" is decorated with tapestries woven in Madrid according to the sketches of the great artist and presented to the first king of Belgium.
How to get to the Royal Palace in Brussels?
The palace is located in the Brussels park, located in the heart of the capital. You can get there by tram number 92 or 94 (the stop is called "Palais") or on the metro (lines 1 and 5, station "Park"). The palace is open every day, except Monday, from 10:30 to 15:45. However, this applies only to the summer period: from July 21 to early September. In the rest of the year, visiting the palace is impossible.
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