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Palace of Justice | Brussels

Name: Palace of Justice | Brussels
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Stand beneath the Palace of Justice, one of Europe's most imposing courthouses. Walk around its monumental neoclassical facade, step into the visitable interior if open, and take in the scale of the main hall.

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Full description

The Palace of Justice is an eclectic neoclassical court building, home to the country's highest court, and one of the largest structures of its kind in Europe. Its enormous scale is the main draw: visitors often say they feel small beside it.

Parts of the interior can be visited without a guided tour, and guided tours are also available, though reviewers note that some areas show their age and could use restoration. It is free to approach, needs only about 20 minutes, and works well as a quick stop combined with the nearby Marolles and Sablon districts.

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Address

Pl. Poelaert 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium · Bruxelles

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Go on a weekday morning, since the building is closed on Saturdays and public access follows court hours
look at the exterior from Place Poelaert for the best sense of its scale
expect scaffolding and worn areas, so keep expectations flexible.

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Reviews

I believe this is the largest and most impressive courthouse in all of Europe. There are tours available inside, and parts of the building can be visited without a guided tour. The building itself has been under renovation for a long time, although it is still operational. Interestingly, you can literally walk into a…

Shevchenko

2/5

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