Square · UNESCO
Grand-Place
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' gilded market square, ringed by guild houses and the town hall.
Palace · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region
Royal Palace of Brussels
The official palace of the Belgian monarchy, opened to visitors in summer.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Royal Palace of Brussels matters
The Royal Palace is the administrative home of the monarch, though the royal family does not live here. It is open to the public for a limited period in summer, when you can see grand reception rooms and a ceiling decorated with thousands of jewel beetle wings. Across the road is the Brussels Park.
Talking points
- It opens to visitors only in summer.
- The royal family does not live here.
- Brussels Park lies opposite.
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Good to know: Open to visitors only in a limited summer period; check dates.
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