Poelaert

Poelaert is a tram stop in Brussels, Belgium. Poelaert is situated nearby to Anglo-Belgian War Memorial, as well as near the building Hôtel de Mérode-Westerloo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palace of Justice and Place Poelaert.

Palace of Justice

Courthouse

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The Palace of Justice of Brussels or Law Courts 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… Palace of Justice is situated 130 metres southwest of Poelaert.

Place Poelaert

Square

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The Place Poelaert or Poelaertplein is the largest square in Brussels, Belgium, measuring 155 by 50 metres. It is named in honour of Joseph Poelaert, the architect of the Palace of Justice.

Manneken Pis

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Manneken Pis is a landmark 55.5 cm bronze fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium, depicting a puer mingens: a nude boy urinating into the fountain's basin. Manneken Pis is situated 1 km north of Poelaert.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Royal Quarter and Matonge.

Royal Quarter

Neighborhood

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The Royal Quarter is a quarter in the historic upper town of Brussels, Belgium. It is situated between Brussels Park, the Royal Palace, the Mont des Arts/Kunstberg and the Sablon/Zavel. It is an excellent example of 18th-century urban architecture.