Place Jean Rey, Brussels

Name: Place Jean Rey
Address: Brussels, Belgium

#79 among attractions in Brussels

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Facts and practical information

The Place Jean Rey is a square in the European Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. It was inaugurated in 2001 and is named after Jean Rey, the second President of the European Commission. ()

Coordinates: 50°50'25"N, 4°22'49"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels Belgium

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Place Jean Rey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Natural Sciences, Jazz Station, House of European History, Leopold Park.

~1630 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Museum of Natural Sciences, Brussels
8 min walk • The Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels, Belgium, stands as a bastion of knowledge, offering a fascinating glimpse into the biological and geological wonders of our planet. Situated in the European Quarter, this esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive...
0.7 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazz Station, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
19 min walk • Jazz Station is a jazz club and exhibition venue in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode in the Belgian district of Brussels.
~430 ftW
Museum, History museum
House of European History, Brussels
3 min walk • The House of European History is a museum in Brussels, Belgium focusing on the history of Europe.
~660 ftSW
Park
Leopold Park, Brussels
4 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.
1.1 miNW
Architecture, Convention center, Concert hall
Le Botanique, Brussels
28 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.
~1380 ftW
Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information
Parlamentarium, Brussels
7 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.
~570 ftNW
Church
Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels
3 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
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.1 miW
50°50'9"N • 4°21'20"E
Place Louise, Brussels
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miNW
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.
0.4 miNE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Great Mosque of Brussels, Brussels
10 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 Place Jean Rey?

Nearby attractions include House of European History, Brussels (3 min walk), Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels (3 min walk), Leopold Park, Brussels (4 min walk), Europa building, Brussels (4 min walk).

How to get to Place Jean Rey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place Jean Rey:

Bus

Parc Léopold - Leopoldspark • Lines: 21, 27, 543, 59, 64 (2 min walk)
Froissart • Lines: 21, 27, 36, 543, 59, 60, N06 (3 min walk)

Train

Brussels-Schuman (5 min walk)
Brussels-Luxembourg (9 min walk)

Metro

Schuman • Lines: 1, 5 (5 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 1, 5 (8 min walk)

Tram

Acacias - Acacia • Lines: 81 (18 min walk)
Place Saint-Pierre - St-Pietersplein • Lines: 81 (19 min walk)