Berlaymont building, Brussels

Name: Berlaymont building
Address: Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 295 24 26

#101 among attractions in Brussels

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The Berlaymont is an office building in Brussels, Belgium, which houses the headquarters of the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union. The structure is located at Schuman roundabout at 200, rue de la Loi/Wetstraat, in what is known as the "European Quarter". The unique form of the Berlaymont's architecture is used in the European Commission's official emblem. ()

Local name: Bâtiment Berlaymont Completed: 1969 (56 years ago)Area: 59.43 acres (0.0929 mi²)Floors: 14Coordinates: 50°50'37"N, 4°22'58"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels Belgium

Contact

+32 2 295 24 26

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Berlaymont building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cinquantenaire, À la Mort Subite, Jazz Station, House of European History.

0.4 miSE
Park
Cinquantenaire, Brussels
11 min walk • The Parc du Cinquantenaire, or Jubelpark in Dutch, is an emblematic green space in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. This expansive park, covering 30 hectares, was established in 1880 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence.
1.2 miW
Nightlife
À la Mort Subite, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
31 min walk • À la Mort Subite is a typical Brussels café, located at Rue Montagne-aux-Herbes Potagères 7, which was originally run by Théophile Vossen, the inventor of Mort Subite beer. It is known for its authentic early-20th-century decor.
0.5 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazz Station, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
13 min walk • Jazz Station is a jazz club and exhibition venue in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode in the Belgian district of Brussels.
~1620 ftSW
Museum, History museum
House of European History, Brussels
8 min walk • The House of European History is a museum in Brussels, Belgium focusing on the history of Europe.
~1980 ftSW
Park
Leopold Park, Brussels
10 min walk • Leopold Park is a public park of 6.43 ha located within the Leopold Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. It is adjacent to the Paul-Henri Spaak building, the seat of the European Parliament.
1 miNW
Architecture, Convention center, Concert hall
Le Botanique, Brussels
25 min walk • Le Botanique or Kruidtuin is a cultural complex and music venue in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels. The building was previously the main orangery of the National Botanic Garden of Belgium and even as part of the garden had hosted cultural events.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information
Parlamentarium, Brussels
12 min walk • The Parlamentarium is the visitors' centre of the European Parliament and is located in the Parliament's Espace Léopold complex in Brussels. The official opening was on 14 October 2011 by President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek.
~1250 ftSW
Church
Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels
7 min walk • The Chapel of the Resurrection or Chapel for Europe is a Roman Catholic church with an ecumenical vocation located in the heart of the Brussels' European Quarter, next to the former Convent Van Maerlant.
1 miW
50°50'41"N • 4°21'32"E
Galerie Ravenstein - Ravensteingalerij, Brussels
27 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Royal Park Theatre, Brussels
20 min walk • The Royal Park Theatre is a theatre in Brussels. It is located at 3, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat, on the edge of Brussels' Park, facing the Federal Parliament. It is served by Brussels metro stations Parc/Park and Arts-Loi/Kunst-Wet.
~1190 ftE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Great Mosque of Brussels, Brussels
6 min walk • The Great Mosque of Brussels is located in the Cinquantenaire Park. The original building was built by architect Ernest Van Humbeeck in an Arabic style, to form the Oriental Pavilion of the National Exhibition in Brussels in 1880.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Berlaymont building?

Nearby attractions include Europa building, Brussels (3 min walk), Charlemagne building, Brussels (3 min walk), Jardin du Maelbeek, Brussels (5 min walk), Temple of Human Passions, Brussels (6 min walk).

How to get to Berlaymont building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Berlaymont building:

Bus

Schuman • Lines: 12, 21, 36, 56, 60, 79, N06 (2 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 59, 64 (5 min walk)

Metro

Schuman • Lines: 1, 5 (2 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)

Train

Brussels-Schuman (3 min walk)
Brussels-Luxembourg (14 min walk)

Tram

Place Saint-Pierre - St-Pietersplein • Lines: 81 (19 min walk)
Acacias - Acacia • Lines: 81 (21 min walk)