Palais de Justice

Courthouse · Grand-Place

Palais de Justice

Courthouse · Grand-Place

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Pl. Poelaert 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Eclectic neoclassical court building with grand staircases and marble  

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Pl. Poelaert 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Get directions

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Pl. Poelaert 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Get directions

+32 2 508 61 11
justice.belgium.be
@spfjustice
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@spfjustice

Features

restroom
parking free street
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Aug 8, 2025

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@afar

"Admire Architecture Hidden from Sight Visiting a country's Supreme Court may not rank high on your list of things to do, particularly when the building in question has been covered in scaffolding for almost 10 years. Brussels ' Palace of Justice (Palais du Justice) has been mired in controversy from day one. It was the largest building constructed in the 19th century and, at 160 by 150 meters, is even larger than St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome . Constructing this monster of a building required leveling an entire section of Brussels. It just happened to be a working-class area. The wealthy landlords received pockets full of cash, while the residents ended up out in the cold. These days the Palace of Justice is controversial because of the on-going battle to remove the scaffolding, left behind by the now bankrupt renovation company. Peek behind the scaffolding however and you may be surprised to find sweeping staircases, marble statues and a grand reading-room. It is free and open to the public year-round, unless a sensitive trail is taking place."

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@afar

"Admire Architecture Hidden from Sight Visiting a country's Supreme Court may not rank high on your list of things to do, particularly when the building in question has been covered in scaffolding for almost 10 years. Brussels ' Palace of Justice (Palais du Justice) has been mired in controversy from day one. It was the largest building constructed in the 19th century and, at 160 by 150 meters, is even larger than St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome . Constructing this monster of a building required leveling an entire section of Brussels. It just happened to be a working-class area. The wealthy landlords received pockets full of cash, while the residents ended up out in the cold. These days the Palace of Justice is controversial because of the on-going battle to remove the scaffolding, left behind by the now bankrupt renovation company. Peek behind the scaffolding however and you may be surprised to find sweeping staircases, marble statues and a grand reading-room. It is free and open to the public year-round, unless a sensitive trail is taking place."

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Gin C

Google
I was there in Feb 2025, it’s under renovation or some reconstruction work ( I am not sure). What I saw was the construction sites around the Palace of Justice. But I still can feel the power of the architecture. It’s huge and stunning. We didn’t go up since it’s evening and the sky was dark. Just besides the Palace of Justice there was an Belgium eye. I think it must be great if visiting there during the day time.

Daniel Naderi

Google
Near this palace is a very beautiful place from where you can see all of Brussels.

Ajay Kumar

Google
The Palace of Justice in Brussels is an architectural marvel and a must-see landmark. Its grand facade and expansive interior showcase stunning design and historical significance. The building's sheer size and intricate details are truly impressive, offering a glimpse into Belgium's legal heritage. The views from the surrounding area are also noteworthy, providing a unique perspective of the city. A visit to the Palace of Justice is a fascinating experience for those interested in history and architecture.

Kenneth Pau

Google
The Palace of Justice of Brussels is a courthouse in Brussels, Belgium. It is the country's most important court building, seat of the judicial arrondissement of Brussels, as well as of several courts and tribunals, including the Court of Cassation (Belgian supreme court), the Court of Assizes (highest criminal court), the Court of Appeal of Brussels (appellate court), the Tribunal of First Instance of Brussels (general jurisdiction), and the Bar Association of Brussels. It is a huge architecture also a landmark of Brussels. But currently under renovation, so some part of the building is closed. According to the staff, it might still need one to two years to finish the construction work and reopen the whole building.

Razvan S

Google
Currently under renovation, it's visible from most areas of the city. The building is huge and imposing. It's one of those buildings that it's much greater than you see it in pictures or from a distance. I can only imagine the thickness of those walls. There is a ferris wheel nearby and a quiet neighborhood.

Jack Fletcher

Google
Extremely cool building to look at and experience, sadly it is currently going under repairs/renovations so there is a large amount of scaffolding on the building however it is still a sight to behold! Its very close to a nice viewpoint of the city and multiple features are interactive with outside places such as the big Ferris wheel just outside of its door 100% Worth a visit if you are living in/going to visit Brussels!

Ivan Limić

Google
One of the most incredible buildings I’ve ever seen. Make sure to visit when it’s open to the public! Although it might not look as impressive from the outside right now due to renovations, it’s absolutely worth the visit.

Olivier Heuchenne

Google
Best views in town of rh entire panorama of Brussels and probably one of the highest points to view from in town
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Bruce K.

Yelp
It's darned hard to miss the massive Palace of Justice from anywhere in Brussels. This gigantic building is a the top of the hill with a shiny gold dome on top. Up close, even more impressive with marble, marble and more marble all around. Sadly, it was not open on a Saturday for tours, but the areas that are open are amazing and worth spending some time looking around.
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Sam S.

Yelp
Gorgeous building and some interesting architecture. The outside is covered in scaffolding which is a shame as it does not show the true splendor of this building.
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Herb F.

Yelp
The Palais de Justice is another must see monument while you walk & tour around the city of Brussels. The size and Architecture of the buildings is pretty amazing. The building is currently under renovation with scaffolding erected around the exterior. Vision screen is not draped over the scaffolding, so one can still get a nice good look of the property.
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Daniel C.

Yelp
This great monument is undergoing repairs, but very pretty and a good walk from grand palace.

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Yelp
Grand majesty Grand, majestic, forbidding and worthy of being the seat of justice.