Place de Brouckère, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Name: Place de Brouckère
Address: Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium

#6 among attractions in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

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Place de Brouckère, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

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The Place de Brouckère or De Brouckèreplein is a major square in central Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne, replacing the Temple of the Augustinians, which was demolished in 1893. It is named in honour of Charles de Brouckère, a former mayor of the City of Brussels and professor at the Free University of Brussels, who played a great political role during the Belgian Revolution of 1830. The square measures approximately 50 by 350 metres and is nearly entirely paved. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°51'8"N, 4°21'12"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Martyrs)Saint-Josse-ten-Noode Belgium

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Day trips

Place de Brouckère – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: À la Mort Subite, Delirium Café, Galeria Inno, Jeanneke Pis.

~1510 ftSE
Nightlife
À la Mort Subite, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
8 min walk • À la Mort Subite is a typical Brussels café, located at Rue Montagne-aux-Herbes Potagères 7, which was originally run by Théophile Vossen, the inventor of Mort Subite beer. It is known for its authentic early-20th-century decor.
~1410 ftS
Nightlife
Delirium Café, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
7 min walk • Delirium Café is a bar in Brussels, Belgium, known for its long beer list, standing at 2,004 brands in January 2004 as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. On offer are beers from over 60 countries, including many Belgian beers.
~870 ftE
50°51'11"N • 4°21'25"E
Galeria Inno, Brussels
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
~1410 ftS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Jeanneke Pis, Brussels
7 min walk • Jeanneke Pis is a modern fountain sculpture in central Brussels, Belgium. It was commissioned by Denis-Adrien Debouvrie in 1985 and erected in 1987 as a counterpoint to the city's famous Manneken Pis.
~1560 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinéma Nova, Brussels
8 min walk • Nova is a non-profit Belgian movie theater, located in Brussels, which opened in January 1997.
~1390 ftNE
50°51'15"N • 4°21'31"E
City 2 Shopping Center, Brussels
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~730 ftE
Square
Place des Martyrs, Brussels
4 min walk • The Place des Martyrs is a historic square in central Brussels, Belgium. Its current name, meaning "Martyrs' Square", refers to the martyrs of the September days of the Belgian Revolution of 1830.
~990 ftSW
Historical place, Hotel, Restaurant
Black Tower, Brussels
5 min walk • The Black Tower is a medieval tower in Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the best conserved remains of the first fortifications of Brussels, built at the start of the 13th century. It is located behind St. Catherine's Church on Rue de la Vierge Noire/Zwarte Maagdstraat.
~490 ftNE
Street
Boulevard Adolphe Max, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
3 min walk • The Boulevard Adolphe Max or Adolphe Maxlaan is a central boulevard in Brussels, Belgium. It was created following the covering of the river Senne, and bears the name of a former mayor of the City of Brussels, Adolphe Max.
~1010 ftS
50°50'59"N • 4°21'7"E
Anspach Shopping, Brussels
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~170 ftS
Church
Temple of the Augustinians, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
1 min walk • The Temple of the Augustinians, alternatively the Church of the Augustinians in Brussels, Belgium, was a Brabantine Baroque-style church designed and built from 1621 to 1642 by the architect Jacob Franquart for the Augustinians order.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place de Brouckère?

Nearby attractions include Temple of the Augustinians, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (1 min walk), Musée Belge de la Franc-Maçonnerie - Belgisch Museum van de Vrijmetselarij, Brussels (3 min walk), Boulevard Adolphe Max, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode (3 min walk), Notre Dame du Bon Succès, Brussels (3 min walk).

How to get to Place de Brouckère by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place de Brouckère:

Bus

De Brouckère • Lines: 88, N11 (4 min walk)
Béguinage - Begijnhof • Lines: 126, 127, 128, 46, N18 (3 min walk)

Tram

De Brouckère • Lines: 3, 4 (2 min walk)
Rogier • Lines: 25, 3, 4, 55 (9 min walk)

Train

De Brouckère (2 min walk)
Rogier (9 min walk)

Metro

De Brouckère • Lines: 1, 5 (5 min walk)
Sainte-Catherine - Sint-Katelijne • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Quai des Péniches - Akenkaai • Lines: Wb (16 min walk)
Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (16 min walk)