Brussels Palace of Justice

Brussels Palace of Justice

The Brussels Palace of Justice (Brussels Palace of Justice) is Belgium's most important courthouse and a renowned landmark in Brussels. It was built between 1866 and 1883 and is an example of Eclecticism in art. The architect was Joseph Poelaert. The total cost of the building, land, and decoration amounted to approximately 45 million Belgian francs. It is said to be the largest secular building constructed in the 19th century.

The Brussels Palace of Justice covers a total area of 26,000 square meters. At the four corners of the building’s dome are statues symbolizing Justice, Clemency, Power, and Law. The structure includes 27 large courtrooms and 245 small ones. A significant portion of the interior is dedicated to public galleries, as well as archives and offices for law enforcement agencies. The central courtroom’s dome reaches a height of 122 meters. It is said that Adolf Hitler admired this building greatly. In 1947, extensive restoration work was carried out on the palace, including the reconstruction of the turrets, which were made 2.5 meters taller than the originals. In 2003, another round of restoration focused on the roof and walls.

Brussels Palace of Justice

Must-visit reason: Belgium's most important courthouse

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Belgium[Belgium]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Brussels-Capital Region [Brussels-Capital Region]

City where the attraction is located: Brussels [Brussels]