Royal Palace (Palais Royal)
5 expert reviews
“Each spring, the Belgian Royal family opens their private greenhouse complex to the public, for a short two weeks.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's
"The King's Palace, which overlooks the Parc de Bruxelles, was begun in 1820 and had a grandiose Louis XVI-style face-lift in 1904." Full review
Lonely Planet
"These days Belgium’s royal family lives at Laeken, but this sturdy 19th-century palace remains its ‘official’ residence." Full review
Fodor's
" Today, it holds a remarkable collection of tapestries, art, and antiques from all over the world; pay special attention to the Congo-inspired mirror room." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Throughout August, the palace is open to the public and can be visited free of charge. You can see the hall of mirrors (a downscaled version of Versailles) with a very quirky ceiling. " Full review