ROYAL PALACE (PALAIS ROYAL): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
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Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
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#36 of 646 things to do in Brussels
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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10:30 AM - 3:45 PM
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  • Troon • 5 min walk
  • Naamsepoort • 6 min walk
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Ana Cecília M
Rio de Janeiro, RJ37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It is worth
Feb 2024 • Family
We had a good time! Beautiful place, the audio guide is super! Good to know the history! Really good shop! I would love to know more about the Royal Family nowadays!
Written 7 February 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,054 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Striking and Formidable
Dec 2023 • Couples
We passed by this huge building a couple of times in a cab and in a bus and it was striking because of its scale and because of the garden in front. Security forces around, of course. Not sure how much you can see inside.
Written 4 December 2023
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tk3232
Sugar Land, TX4,019 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
This sight was missed due to its closure
Sept 2023 • Couples
Honestly, there is nothing to say, the palace is closed to the public due to reconstruction (and the external facade is covered with canvases and scaffolding) all this year and it is not known when it will open. But in any case, even “at the best time” the palace is closed to tourists, with the exception of the end of July and the beginning of September. But if you are planning to visit the BELvue Museum, located next to the palace building, it is an open and well presented exhibition on the history of Belgium, royal life and its dynasties.
Written 28 September 2023
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Amber
London, UK34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Gorgeous
Jun 2023 • Couples
Gorgeous building & garden. Sadly when we visited it was getting some work down so we weren't able to go in, but the outside is stunning (as expected for a royal palace!) the area is well kept also!
Written 27 June 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China19,476 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Extensive renovation under way
Jun 2023
This is the official but not active residence of the Belgian royal family. It is a huge and encompassing structure in front of a large urban park. Unfortunately it is now under renovation with scaffolding covering most of the premises. It is also not open to public at this moment. Tourists may not find it interesting now.
Written 14 June 2023
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1audgirl
Stavros, Greece52 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Don't go out of your way to visit. Can't go inside, and rather unimpressive outside.
May 2023 • Solo
Not open to the public until 2024 due to renovations. Nothing really special about the building itself. Average European looking drab grey building.
Written 28 May 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,054 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The Palace Building
May 2023
These are big significant buildings in the business and government area of the city. They look great and grand, impressive from the outside.
Written 7 May 2023
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A Midlife Adventure
Dursley, UK2,656 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Looks a bit neglected whilst being refurbished
Apr 2023 • Couples
Worth a quick stop if you are in the area to admire from outside the gates.
It is currently under refurbishment and as a result even the gardens are being left untended which seems a bit odd.
Written 6 May 2023
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Hannelore H
United Kingdom280 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Worth a visit
Apr 2023
It was closed when we visited in April 2023, but seeing from the outside is still worth it as part of walking around other landmarks in the area.
Written 27 April 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,893 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Grand building of the royals!
Nov 2022
The official palace of the King and Queen of Belgium, although the royals don't reside here (it's only used for official functions). The building exterior is very grand; we were only able to view the exterior as interior tours are only given in the summer months.
Written 22 January 2023
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