Royal Palace of Brussels

I visited the Royal Palace of Belgium, and from the outside, it's truly majestic with its neoclassical architecture . The royal family doesn't live here, they reside at the Royal Palace of Laeken in the northern outskirts of Brussels . The Royal Palace of Brussels serves as the king's official workplace, hosting official receptions and state events . Its location is super strategic, easily accessible by public transport, and just 5 minutes walk from Brussels Train Station . It's situated on the southern side of Brussels Park, making it a must-visit spot. The palace is open to the public from July to early September, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm. However, during my visit, the palace is currently closed due to renovation. I highly recommend this place for those visiting Brussels.

We visited royal palace during our Belgium trip. It was closed during December, but we visited it from outside. It has great architecture and kind of royal feel from outside. Must visit place if you are in Brussels

Not one of the most beautiful royal palaces in Europe, but overall very attentive to detail. The Italian garden is impeccably maintained, and the proportions of the building are very good and easy to follow. Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to visit inside due to the short time I had. I will definitely take advantage of it next time.

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 its exterior may not immediately convey the grandeur of some other European royal palaces, and it may not be as expansive, it still looks nice and should be on your must-see list in Brussels.

Very pretty and also we got to see kings guards as someone important arrived at the same time we was there. Lovely place and in front had a huge park to walk around.

The Royal Palace of Brussels is one of the most iconic, impressive and historically significant landmarks in Belgium. A beautiful surrounding & located in the heart of the city.

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.

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.