Egmont Palace, Brussels

Name: Egmont Palace
Address: Wolstraat 1 Rue aux Laines, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 501 81 11

#48 among attractions in Brussels

Park, Relax in park, Breakfast

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Facts and practical information

The Egmont Palace, also sometimes known as the Arenberg Palace, is a neoclassical palace in Brussels, Belgium. It was originally built between 1548 and 1560 for Countess Françoise of Luxembourg and Lamoral, Count of Egmont, though its appearance was heavily modified in the 18th century. It was partly destroyed by fire in 1892, after which it was once again reconstructed. Today, it houses the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ()

Local name: Palais d'Egmont Architectural style: NeoclassicismElevation: 226 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°50'20"N, 4°21'29"E

Address

Wolstraat 1 Rue aux LainesBruxelles-Ville (Sablon)Brussels 1000 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 501 81 11

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Day trips

Egmont Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musical Instrument Museum, Palais de Justice, Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg, Sablon.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Egmont Palace open?

Egmont Palace is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Egmont Palace?

Nearby attractions include Sablon, Brussels (3 min walk), Great Synagogue of Europe, Brussels (4 min walk), Oldmasters Museum, Brussels (5 min walk), Fin-de-Siècle Museum, Brussels (5 min walk).

How to get to Egmont Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Egmont Palace:

Tram

Petit Sablon - Kleine Zavel • Lines: 92, 93 (3 min walk)
Royale - Koning • Lines: 92, 93 (5 min walk)

Bus

Petit Sablon - Kleine Zavel • Lines: 33, 95, N04, N05, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11, N12 (4 min walk)
Porte de Namur - Naamsepoort • Lines: 33, 34, 54, 64, 71, 80, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11 (7 min walk)

Metro

Porte de Namur - Naamsepoort • Lines: 2, 6 (5 min walk)
Louise - Louiza • Lines: 2, 6 (8 min walk)

Train

Bruxelles-Chapelle - Brussel Kapellekerk (12 min walk)
Bruxelles-Central - Brussel-Centraal (12 min walk)