Royal Palace of Brussels

Simply beautiful. You can clearly see this royal family appreciates their heritage, ancestral lands, and culture. The layout is remarkable. Some homeless around, but relatively safe to walk around. Financial district nearby. Sablon also nearby.

While visiting Brussels, we had to see the Palace!! It was really nice to get up close to it WITHOUT large crowds like I’ve had at other historical palaces (like Buckingham in London!!) The building itself is stunning & had a beautiful landscaped hedge maze. We slowly walked around peacefully & took in the grandness & history! Totally worth a visit while in Brussels!

The Royal Palace of Brussels is one of the most iconic and historically significant landmarks in Belgium. Its magnificent neoclassical architecture immediately captures your attention, and the beautifully maintained gardens surrounding it add to the overall royal charm. As the official palace of the Belgian monarchy, it represents the country’s heritage and plays a central role in state ceremonies and official events. Even though it’s not always open to the public, simply walking in front of the palace is an experience in itself—the sense of grandeur and sophistication is undeniable. It’s a fantastic spot for photography, with its impressive facade and regal atmosphere, and also a great place to learn more about Belgium’s royal history and European architectural styles. I highly recommend visiting, especially if you’re interested in culture, history, or architecture.

It looked beautiful from outside. Unfortunately I think visitors are not allowed to visit the Palace. Maybe the residents still live in there.

Cool place to walk by and take pictures. It was closed the day I went so I couldn’t go inside or walk the maze. There was a concert across the street between the park and palace and it was a cool atmosphere. Beautiful architecture and great for photos.

The Royal Palace of Brussels is one of the most iconic official and historical landmarks in Belgium it features a magnificent neoclassical architectural design surrounded by elegant gardens that add to its royal charm the palace reflects the heritage of the Belgian monarchy and is used for major ceremonies and official events walking in front of it gives visitors a sense of grandeur and sophistication it is a perfect place for taking photos and learning more about the rich history of Belgium I highly recommend visiting it for anyone interested in culture and European architecture.

Definitely one of the places to pass by whilst visiting Brussels. It's beautiful and well kept. We couldn't enter the palace grounds as of July, 2025.

I only saw the Royal Palace of Brussels from the outside, but it looked really grand. It’s right across from a big park and the building’s architecture is beautiful. A great spot to take photos. The inside is currently closed, but even just seeing the exterior was enjoyable. Worth a stop if you’re nearby

This is the official palace of the King & Queen of the Belgians in the center of Brussels. However, it is not used as a royal residence, as the king and his family live in the Royal Palace of Laeken in northern Brussels. The first building on the Coudenberg hill was built around the second half of the 11th century. We visited the remains underground. r, King Leopold II, who judging the building to be too modest for a king of his stature, kept on enlarging and embellishing the palace until his death in 1909. During Leopold II's reign, the palace doubled in size. The houses located between the different buildings were destroyed & gave way to 2 galleries which widened the length of the building. A Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Grand Gallery were added. The palace plays a pivotal role in the receptions of international personalities. Currently, the very many ambassadors accredited to Belgium are received by the king in the Hall of Mirrors. During the WWI and on the initiative of Queen Elisabeth, it became a military hospital of the Red Cross. During state visits, the royal apartments & suites are at the disposal of visiting heads of state. Ambassadors too are received there with state ceremony. New Year's receptions are held for NATO, EU ambassadors and politicians. Royal wedding banquets take place in the palace, and after their death, the body of the deceased king lies in state there.