Europa building, Brussels

Name: Europa building
Address: Brussels, Belgium

#59 among attractions in Brussels

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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. Its defining feature is the multi-storey "lantern-shaped" construct holding the main meeting rooms; a representation of which has been adopted by both the European Council and Council of the EU as their official emblems. ()

Local name: Bâtiment Europa Completed: 1927 (97 years ago)Architectural style: Postmodernism, Art décoCoordinates: 50°50'33"N, 4°22'51"E

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Bruxelles-Ville (Quartier Europeen)Brussels Belgium

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Europa building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jazz Station, Bortier Gallery, House of European History, Leopold Park.

0.6 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazz Station, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
15 min walk • Jazz Station is a jazz club and exhibition venue in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode in the Belgian district of Brussels.
1.1 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Bookshop
Bortier Gallery, Brussels
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brussels, the Bortier Gallery stands as a charming testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This covered arcade, a hidden gem for both locals and tourists, offers an enchanting shopping experience amidst its historic 19th-century...
~1060 ftSW
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.
~1430 ftS
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.
1 miNW
Architecture, Convention center, Concert hall
Le Botanique, Brussels
25 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.
~1730 ftSW
Museum, Visitor center, Tourist information
Parlamentarium, Brussels
9 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.
~670 ftSW
Church
Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels
4 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
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Royal Park Theatre, Brussels
18 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.
~1650 ftE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Great Mosque of Brussels, Brussels
8 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.
~730 ftNW
Park
Jardin du Maelbeek, Brussels
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Europa building?

Nearby attractions include Charlemagne building, Brussels (3 min walk), Chapel of the Resurrection, Brussels (4 min walk), Jardin du Maelbeek, Brussels (4 min walk), Place Jean Rey, Brussels (4 min walk).

How to get to Europa building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Europa building:

Train

Brussels-Schuman (1 min walk)
Brussels-Luxembourg (11 min walk)

Metro

Schuman • Lines: 1, 5 (2 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 1, 5 (5 min walk)

Bus

Schuman • Lines: 12, 21, 36, 56, 60, 79, N06 (4 min walk)
Maelbeek - Maalbeek • Lines: 59, 64 (4 min walk)

Tram

Place Saint-Pierre - St-Pietersplein • Lines: 81 (20 min walk)
Acacias - Acacia • Lines: 81 (21 min walk)