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Place Royale of Brussels (Koningsplein)

Place Royale, Bruxelles, Bruxelles

Description

The Place Royale (Koningsplein) is a rectangular public square in the Royal Quarter of Bruxelles developed towards the end of the 18th century. It is surrounded by the Coudenberg Palace, the Church of St. James on Coudenberg, and several neo-classical hotels particuliers (townhouses), some of which are now housing museums. There is an equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon (leader of the first crusade in 1096) at the centre.

Access & Transport

The square is directly served by tram lines 92 and 93 at the 'Royale' station. It is a 10mins walk to Centrale train and metro station (1, 5)

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with the Royal palace, one of the art museums (Magritte or Oldmasters & Fin de Siècle), the Musical Instruments Museum or Brussels Park.

Meta review

One of the most popular squares in the centre of Bruxelles, it attracts mostly positive comments by those keen to upload pictures on social media. Visitors particularly enjoy the architecture of the Church of St. James, the wealth of historical buildings, and the good views of the Palais de Justice (Law Courts) in the distance. A minority has a contrasting opinion, finding it too gray and lacking charm because of the car traffic.

Environmental & Social

A lot of concrete and traffic. Part of the city's cultural and architectural heritages.

Conclusion

The Place Royale of Brussels is probably a must see given the number of important buildings that surround it, but it would really be enhanced if left to pedestrians and trams were powered through rails rather than overhead electrical wires. In any case, visitors with cultural interest are bound to come here for the museums and/or the nearby Royal Palace.

Key positive

Surrounded by beautiful buildings

Centrally located and well connected to public transports

Key negative

Unesthetic tram lines wires and traffic

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:0h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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