A 19th-century courthouse bigger than St Peter's in Rome, built on the hill where Brussels hanged criminals; the terrace looks over the Marolles to Koekelberg and the Atomium.
- Address
- Place Poelaert 1, 1000 Bruxelles
- Hours
- Exterior always; building in long-term restoration
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 30 min
- Price
- Free to view outside
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Its scaffolding has been up for decades - come for the view from Place Poelaert, not the facade.
- Take the free glass lift down into the Marolles for the flea market.