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Justice Palace (Palais de Justice)

Place Poelaert, Brussels, Belgium
02/508-65-78
Ranked #39 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites, Government Buildings
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Brussels
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

if you like scaffolding you will be satisfy. Don't forget a pullover and umbrella. More

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The Justice Palace is a can't miss landmark in the southern part of Brussels. It was built by the Belgian monarchy to help maintain order with the peasant, non-French speaking class. The building is simply massive. We were lucky enough to go inside to see the beautiful artwork. The views of Brussels looking west and north-west were stunning. More

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Nottingham
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The building was huge and impressive! However it was under construction when i visited it. But it is free to enter and the huge-ness of the building is impressive. There is also free wifi inside. However you need to climb a bit of hill to got to the building. But there is a free lift on the left of the... More

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Bruselas
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This is a huge building that was thought to locate all sorts of courts inside. It is enormous and seams that a never ending renovation has been taking place forever. More

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Turnhout, Belgium
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Sits like an overgrown sugar cake in the south of Brussels: a reminder of the days when justice was used as a reminder of the smalness of a person opposite of "the righteousness of the law". To be avoided at all costs, which will not be easy as the building sits on one of the hills of the city. More

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See 5 more reviews by Luc V for Brussels
Athens, Greece
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

It is a very imposing building, which dominated the area, one of the city's top spots! More

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Brussels, Belgium
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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For many years I've been regretting that the dome of this building in hidden for works. As it is the active Court of Justice, I was never tempted to go there just for a visit. Nevertheless, last year, in the context of a festival, there was an exhibition in the main hall of the Palais. I couldn't believe my eyes... More

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Kleve, Germany
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Amazing structure of architecture. Interesting place to visit. Please combine the visit with nearby antique shops and flea market. Nice location to make pictures. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

impressive building, build to scare off the poor people living beneath it in the 'marolles' they would think twice before stealing when they saw the building lurking above their heads. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

the new justice building,(located at bolivarplaats) is brand new and impressive!I ment that one when rating. More

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