Groenendael Priory, Brussels

Name: Groenendael Priory
Address: Duboislaan 2, Brussels, 1560, Belgium

#62 among attractions in Brussels

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Groenendael Priory is located in the Forest of Soignes in the municipality of Hoeilaart in the Flemish Brabant, about 10 kilometres southeast of Brussels, Belgium. ()

Local name: Prieuré de Groenendael Coordinates: 50°45'58"N, 4°26'8"E

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Duboislaan 2Brussels 1560 Belgium

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Groenendael Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royale Belge, Villa Empain, Rouge-Cloître Abbey, Château of Val-Duchesse.

2.5 miN
Park
Royale Belge, Brussels
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3.6 miNW
Museum, Architecture, Art gallery
Villa Empain, Brussels
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3.3 miN
Monastery, Park, Historical place
Rouge-Cloître Abbey, Brussels
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3.7 miN
Forts and castles
Château of Val-Duchesse, Brussels
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3.3 miNW
Church
Church of St. Clement, Brussels
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2.2 miNW
Area
Enfants Noyés Nature Reserve, Brussels
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3.5 miNW
Street
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Brussels
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3.1 miNW
Museum
International Puppet Museum - Peruchet, Brussels
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2.2 miSE
Park
Solvay Castle
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3.5 miN
Area
Auderghem, Brussels
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2.4 miN
City, Area
Watermael-Boitsfort, Brussels
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