Law Courts of Brussels

The Palace of Justice of Brussels or Law Courts of Brussels is the most important court building in Belgium. It is located on the Place Poelaert/Poelaertplein in the Marolles/Marollen district of Brussels. Built between 1866 and 1883 by the celebrated architect Joseph Poelaert in the eclectic style, the building is reputed to be the largest constructed in the 19th century and is a notable landmark of Brussels. The total cost of the construction, land and furnishings was somewhere in the region of 45 million Belgian francs.
This site is served by Louise/Louiza metro station, and tram lines 92 and 94. From the lower part of town, it is also possible to take a lift called Ascenseur des Marolles to access it.
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