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Palais du Roi

Upper Town, Brussels, Belgium

Featured Review : The Place Royale was built between 1772 and 1785, inspired by Charles of Lorraine. His statue graced its center until the French Revolution. Now we see Godfrey of Bouillon raising the standard of the First Crusade.St Ja...See Full Review

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Palais du Roi Reviews

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Palais Royal

  • 4 out of 5 stars by melissa_bel from Hautrage, Belgium
  • June 17, 2004
Quote: Well …the Royal Palace is not the best building in town, but it fulfills its role of showing majesty and authority (even if the king has in fact, no authority). The king doesn’t live there -- it’s his over-sized office. He makes the commute, like a... Read the full Palais du Roi review

From journal Must-See Brussels

Place Royale

  • 4 out of 5 stars by melissa_bel from Hautrage, Belgium
  • June 17, 2004
Place Royale
Quote: Here is another classical square. In the middle of the square is a statue of Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the first Crusade and king of Jerusalem. But first, turn around and admire the view over the old city centre! The church of... Read the full Palais du Roi review

From journal Must-See Brussels

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Place Royale

  • 5 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • December 7, 2003
Place Royale
Quote: The Place Royale was built between 1772 and 1785, inspired by Charles of Lorraine. His statue graced its center until the French Revolution. Now we see Godfrey of Bouillon raising the standard of the First Crusade.St James Sur Coudenburgis done in... Read the full Palais du Roi review

From journal Brussels A Grande Adventure

Palais du Roi

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Globe from Salt Lake City, Utah
  • August 28, 2002
Palais du Roi
Quote: If you happen to be in Brussels between late July and the end of August, you can tour the palace for free! The palace, as all royal palaces, is ornate to the point of being overdone, but it´s always amazing to see how royals live. The Belgian... Read the full Palais du Roi review

From journal The Best of Brussels