Royal Observatory of Belgium, Brussels
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Facts and practical information
The Royal Observatory of Belgium, has been situated in the Uccle municipality of Brussels since 1890. It was first established in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode in 1826 by William I under the impulse of Adolphe Quetelet. It was home to a 100 cm diameter aperture Zeiss reflector in the first half of the 20th century, one of the largest telescopes in the world at the time. It owns a variety of other astronomical instruments, such as astrographs, as well as a range of seismograph equipment. ()
Day trips
Royal Observatory of Belgium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bois de la Cambre, Museum David and Alice van Buuren, Villa Empain, Square du Bois.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Royal Observatory of Belgium?
Nearby attractions include Dieweg Cemetery, Brussels (15 min walk), Bloemenwerf, Brussels (18 min walk), Museum David and Alice van Buuren, Brussels (21 min walk).
How to get to Royal Observatory of Belgium by public transport?
The nearest stations to Royal Observatory of Belgium:
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Tram
Train
Bus
- Observatoire - Sterrenwacht • Lines: 124, 37, 43, 60, N10 (3 min walk)
- Mercure - Mercurius • Lines: 124, 37, 60, N10 (5 min walk)
Tram
- Lancaster • Lines: 92 (8 min walk)
- Gare de Saint-Job - Station Sint-Job • Lines: 92 (9 min walk)
Train
- Saint-Job - Sint-Job (9 min walk)
- Vivier d'Oie - Diesdelle (16 min walk)