Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels

Name: Royal Library of Belgium
Address: Keizerlaan 2 Boulevard de l'Empereur, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 519 53 11

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The Royal Library of Belgium is the national library of Belgium. The library has a history that goes back to the age of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the second half of the 20th century, a new building was constructed on the Mont des Arts in central Brussels, near the Central Station. The library owns several collections of historical importance, like the famous Fétis archives, and is the depository for all books ever published in Belgium or abroad by Belgian authors. ()

Local name: Bibliothèque royale de Belgique Established: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 50°50'36"N, 4°21'25"E

Address

Keizerlaan 2 Boulevard de l'EmpereurBruxelles-Ville (Quartier Royal)Brussels 1000 Belgium

Contact

+32 2 519 53 11

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Royal Library of Belgium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musical Instrument Museum, Bortier Gallery, Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg, Sablon.

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Bortier Gallery, Brussels
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Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg, Brussels
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Sablon, Brussels
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Forts and castles, Historical place, Palace
Royal Palace of Brussels, Brussels
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~510 ftSE
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Magritte Museum, Brussels
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~630 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels
4 min walk • The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are a group of art museums in Brussels, Belgium. They include six museums: the Oldmasters Museum, the Magritte Museum, the Fin-de-Siècle Museum, the Modern Museum, the Antoine Wiertz Museum and the Constantin Meunier Museum.
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Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Chapel Church, Brussels
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~1180 ftSW
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Jewish Museum of Belgium, Brussels
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~1090 ftNW
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Underwear Museum, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
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~820 ftSW
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Espace Sablon, Brussels
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Library of Belgium open?

Royal Library of Belgium is open:

Monday 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Library of Belgium?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Charles of Lorraine, Brussels (1 min walk), Mont des Arts, Brussels (2 min walk), Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, Brussels (2 min walk), Old England, Brussels (3 min walk).

How to get to Royal Library of Belgium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Library of Belgium:

Bus

Madeleine - Magdalena • Lines: 52, N13, N16 (3 min walk)
Royale - Koning • Lines: 38, 71, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11, N12 (3 min walk)

Tram

Royale - Koning • Lines: 92, 93 (4 min walk)
Palais - Paleizen • Lines: 92, 93 (5 min walk)

Train

Bruxelles-Central - Brussel-Centraal (4 min walk)
Bruxelles-Chapelle - Brussel Kapellekerk (10 min walk)

Metro

Gare Centrale - Centraal Station • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)
Central Station • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (32 min walk)