Place du Luxembourg, Brussels

Name: Place du Luxembourg
Address: Brussels, Belgium

#58 among attractions in Brussels

Square, Historical place

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The Place du Luxembourg or Luxemburgplein, meaning "Luxembourg Square", is a square in the European Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. It is better known by local European bureaucrats and journalists by one of its nicknames, Place Lux or Plux. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°50'18"N, 4°22'23"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels Belgium

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Place du Luxembourg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1080 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...
~1400 ftNE
Museum, History museum
House of European History, Brussels
7 min walk • The House of European History is a museum in Brussels, Belgium focusing on the history of Europe.
~1330 ftE
Park
Leopold Park, Brussels
7 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.
~690 ftNE
Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information
Parlamentarium, Brussels
4 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.
~1680 ftNE
Church
Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels
9 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.
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
20 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
12 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.
0.5 miNE
Park
Jardin du Maelbeek, Brussels
12 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
13 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 Place du Luxembourg?

Nearby attractions include Esplanade of the European Parliament, Brussels (2 min walk), Parlamentarium, Brussels (4 min walk), Leopold Quarter, Brussels (4 min walk), Musée Wiertz - Wiertz Museum, Brussels (4 min walk).

How to get to Place du Luxembourg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place du Luxembourg:

Train

Brussels-Luxembourg (1 min walk)
Brussels-Schuman (12 min walk)

Bus

Luxembourg - Luxemburg • Lines: 12, 21, 27, 34, 38, 543, 64, 80, 95 (2 min walk)
Londres - Londen • Lines: N06, N08 (5 min walk)

Metro

Trône - Troon • Lines: 2, 6 (9 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 1, 5 (11 min walk)

Tram

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