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Palais de la Nation

Name: Palais de la Nation
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Pause at the Palais de la Nation, the seat of Belgium's Federal Parliament. Admire its neoclassical front facing Brussels Park, then continue on foot to the Royal Palace and the surrounding government quarter.

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Full description

The Palais de la Nation is one of Belgium's key political landmarks, housing the Federal Parliament in the centre of Brussels. Its neoclassical facade stands opposite Brussels Park, and the exterior can be viewed around the clock.

Reviewers call it a beautiful building, and one visitor who toured it with a guide found it an interesting way to learn about how Belgium and Europe are governed. As a short, free stop, it pairs naturally with a walk through the park and the neighbouring royal quarter, with 15 minutes enough for the exterior.

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Address

Pl. de la Nation 1, 1009 Bruxelles, Belgium · Bruxelles

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Combine it with a stroll through Brussels Park and a look at the Royal Palace opposite
the exterior is viewable 24 hours, so evening light works for photos
interior access generally requires joining a guided visit.

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Reviews

Palace of the Nation is a beautiful building

emily p

2/5

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