Viewpoint · Bruxelles
Place Poelaert and the Palace of Justice
Free
Viewpoint over the lower town, in front of the colossal Palace of Justice.
Joseph Poelaert's Palace of Justice was the largest building of the 19th century. From the square the view stretches over the Marolles to the Koekelberg basilica.
- Address
- Place Poelaert et palais de Justice, Bruxelles
- Municipality
- Bruxelles
- Opening hours
- Open access (public space)
- Price
- Free
Opening hours and prices can change: check the official website before you go.
On the walk : The Marolles and the Jeu de Balle

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- wikidata.org/wiki/Q2783500 — checked on 30 September 2026
- commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20110712_bruxelles015.jpg — checked on 30 September 2026