The Place Royale (French, 'Royal Square') or Koningsplein (Dutch, 'King's Square') is a historic neoclassical square in the Royal Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. Modelled after the so-called French royal square and built between 1775 and 1782, according to a plan of the architects Jean-Benoît-Vincent Barré and Gilles-Barnabé Guimard, to replace the former Palace of Coudenberg, it was part of an urban project including Brussels Park.
The Place Royale is one of oldest architecturally consistent and monumental public squares, as well as an excellent example of 18th-century urban architecture. Rectangular and symmetrical in shape, it measures 77 by 113 metres (253 by 371 ft), and is entirely paved. In its centre stands equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon. It is also flanked by the Church of St. James on Coudenberg, as well as some of the main museums in the city.
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Bini Toffefee | Feb 18, 2018
Beautiful square. You can visit the royal palace but make sure to check the public opening hours. The entrance is usually free. There are several museums to visit. Also the magritte museum, he was a famous surrealist from Belgium. Trial paper is worth seeing. The church is boring. The square is best if you go to the old England building on top you will find a roof restaurant and Terrasse.
Anderson Páez Chanagá | Jan 19, 2018
If you want to take a tour with history, this is one place to visit, even the sculpture is spectacular. So excited with this visit
rajesh fernandes | Feb 17, 2018
Was great walking around the square with imposing historic buildings surrounding you.
Joao Henrique Pulcherio Filho | Feb 11, 2018
Wonderful place. Had lots of fun visiting.
Cristina Luca | Jan 4, 2018
anywhere you go from this spot it will take you to something beautiful. ING Arts Center is there and the Creatis Offices, the hub for local based creatives
aditya cakrawidya | Apr 17, 2018
this place is big and looks like a a city hall. it's crowded. full of tourists. but it is very beautiful place to stay for a few minutes. you can take a picture of its statue. it looks good. there are a lot of food stalls around. one thing you must buy in Brussels is their 1 euro waffles. it's delicious!
Ali Sanaei | May 8, 2018
An old look dating back to the 18th century and a beautiful statue. A very stylish courtyard with trees designing in a box. A good weather after the rain I remembered in northern Iran. Maybe another day ...
Sadegh Sehat | May 10, 2018
Very beautiful place to have a good time with family or better to saying, with everyone with very kind people that respond very kindly and very happy, in one phrase I can say that if you go there you can be happy :) and also there are a lot of machines that give you delicious Ice Cream, Drinks, Hamburgers, and everything that you want is there... and in the end you can see almost all of the beautiful Bruxelles City from top with amazing flowers :)
Aladin Harak | May 6, 2018
The most beautiful park I've ever been to!
Mohammad ali | Jun 25, 2018
It's nice walk around the place
Victor Lisowski | Jul 26, 2018
Lovely location. Everything in walking distance. Lots of cafes and restaurants. Not a huge selection of bars though.
J kult | Jul 12, 2018
Wonderful experience, easy to travel. Good transportation.
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