Place Poelaert

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.

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Type: Square
Description: square in Brussels, Belgium
Also known as: “Place Poelaert - Poelaertplein”, “Poelaert Square”, and “Poelaertplein”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palace of Justice and Manneken Pis.

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 Place Poelaert.

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 Place Poelaert.

Royal Conservatory of Brussels

College

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The Royal Conservatory of Brussels is a historic conservatory in Brussels, Belgium. Starting its activities in 1813, it received its official name in 1832. Royal Conservatory of Brussels is situated 270 metres northeast of Place 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.