Esplanade of the European Parliament, Brussels

Name: Esplanade of the European Parliament
Address: Rue Wiertz/Wiertzstraat 60, Brussels, Belgium

#69 among attractions in Brussels

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The Esplanade of the European Parliament, or simply the mall, with its most representative part Solidarność 1980 Esplanade, is a pedestrian mall in Brussels, completed in 2002. ()

Coordinates: 50°50'20"N, 4°22'26"E

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Rue Wiertz/Wiertzstraat 60Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels Belgium

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Esplanade of the European Parliament – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1070 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
Museum of Natural Sciences, Brussels
6 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...
~1140 ftE
Museum, History museum
House of European History, Brussels
6 min walk • The House of European History is a museum in Brussels, Belgium focusing on the history of Europe.
~1110 ftE
Park
Leopold Park, Brussels
6 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.
~450 ftN
Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information
Parlamentarium, Brussels
3 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.
~1400 ftNE
Church
Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels
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0.8 miNW
50°50'41"N • 4°21'32"E
Galerie Ravenstein - Ravensteingalerij, Brussels
20 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miW
50°50'9"N • 4°21'20"E
Place Louise, Brussels
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Royal Park Theatre, Brussels
16 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
Palace
Europa building, Brussels
10 min walk • The Europa building is the seat of the European Council and Council of the European Union, located on the Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat in the European Quarter of Brussels, Belgium.
0.4 miNE
Park
Jardin du Maelbeek, Brussels
11 min walk • The Jardin de la vallée du Maelbeek or Maalbeekdaltuin is a small green space on the corner of Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat and Chaussé d'Etterbeek/Etterbeeksesteenweg at the heart of the European Quarter of Brussels. It was inaugurated on 13 May 1951.
0.5 miW
Cycling, Bike rental
Namur Gate, Brussels
14 min walk • The Namur Gate was one of the gates of the second walls of Brussels. In the 21st century, Namur Gate denotes the Ixelles neighbourhood where the gate formerly stood, rather than the former gate itself. This site is served by Porte de Namur/Naamsepoort metro station on lines 2 and 6 of the Brussels metro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Esplanade of the European Parliament?

Nearby attractions include Place du Luxembourg, Brussels (2 min walk), Parlamentarium, Brussels (3 min walk), Musée Wiertz - Wiertz Museum, Brussels (4 min walk), Rue Belliard, Brussels (5 min walk).

How to get to Esplanade of the European Parliament by public transport?

The nearest stations to Esplanade of the European Parliament:

Train

Brussels-Luxembourg (2 min walk)
Brussels-Schuman (11 min walk)

Bus

Luxembourg - Luxemburg • Lines: 12, 21, 27, 34, 38, 543, 64, 80, 95 (2 min walk)
Trèves - Trier • Lines: 21, 27, 543, 64 (5 min walk)

Metro

Trône - Troon • Lines: 2, 6 (10 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 1, 5 (10 min walk)

Tram

Palais - Paleizen • Lines: 92, 93 (17 min walk)
Germoir - Mouterij • Lines: 81 (18 min walk)