Palace of Charles of Lorraine, Brussels

Name: Palace of Charles of Lorraine
Address: Brussels, Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 519 53 03

#72 among attractions in Brussels

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The Palace of Charles of Lorraine is a neoclassical palace in the Royal Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. Its construction started in 1757 to serve as the residence of the Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands, Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine, replacing the Palace of Orange-Nassau. It currently houses a museum, part of the Royal Library of Belgium. ()

Local name: Palais de Charles de Lorraine Architectural style: Classical architectureCoordinates: 50°50'35"N, 4°21'25"E

Address

Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Royal)Brussels Belgium

Contact

+32 2 519 53 03

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Palace of Charles of Lorraine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palace of Charles of Lorraine open?

Palace of Charles of Lorraine is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of Charles of Lorraine?

Nearby attractions include Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels (1 min walk), Mont des Arts, Brussels (2 min walk), Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, Brussels (2 min walk), Old England, Brussels (3 min walk).

How to get to Palace of Charles of Lorraine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of Charles of Lorraine:

Bus

Royale - Koning • Lines: 38, 71, N06, N08, N09, N10, N11, N12 (3 min walk)
Madeleine - Magdalena • Lines: 52, N13, N16 (3 min walk)

Tram

Royale - Koning • Lines: 92, 93 (4 min walk)
Palais - Paleizen • Lines: 92, 93 (5 min walk)

Train

Bruxelles-Central - Brussel-Centraal (5 min walk)
Bruxelles-Chapelle - Brussel Kapellekerk (10 min walk)

Metro

Gare Centrale - Centraal Station • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)
Central Station • Lines: 1, 5 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Sainctelette • Lines: Wb (32 min walk)