Place Royale of Brussels (Koningsplein)
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Place Royale of Brussels - by Marian Bohus on Google
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.
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
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:0h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo