Palais De Justice, Brussels. Open daily. Tours by written request only. Free entry .

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Accessibility:

Designated disability parking is available. The courthouse is set on ground raised higher than street level and there are steps with handrails to the entrance. There is, however, a designated entrance for wheelchair users and inside there are are lifts and ramps in place. Toilets available on site.

Brief Description:

The Palais de Justice is the most important court building in Belgium and the biggest court house in the world. It was built between 1866 and 1883 by architect Joseph Poelaert.

Further Information:

Address:

Palais de Justice, 1000 – Brussels.

Email:

None Available.

Phone:

+32 2508 61 11

Website:

http://www.brussels.info/palais-de-justice/

http://visitbrussels.be/bitc/BE_en/monument/775/palais-de-justice.do

Opening Hours:

Open daily. Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Closed weekends. Guided tours by written request only. Free admission.

Directions:

Situated 1.8 miles from the Brussels – South Railway station. By car via the N625, left onto Rue de Merode, 3rd right onto Rue Joseph Claes, and right again following Avenue Henri Jasper, Avenue de la Toison d'Or and left at the roundabout onto N24.

Trams run from directly outside Gare Du Midi station to within a 3 minute walk of the Palais de Justice. Longitude 4.351606800000013. Latitude 50.8366449

Transport:

Buses and trams operate in and around this area.

Amenities:

Many amenities to be found in the area surrounding the courthouse.