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Palace of Luxembourg
A grand 16th-century palace in Brussels, now home to the Belgian Senate and a beautiful public park.
Also known as: Palais du Luxembourg
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Currency
EUR (€)
Best time to visit
April to October
Languages
Dutch · French · German
Coordinates
50.843°, 4.358°
Key facts
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The palace is named after the House of Luxembourg, a European royal family.
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The palace's park is one of the largest in Brussels and features a large pond with ducks and swans.
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The palace's facade is adorned with statues of famous Belgians, including Peter Paul Rubens and Charles de Gaulle.
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Timeline
1600: Construction of the palace begins under the orders of Archduke Albert and Infanta Isabella.
1795: The palace is transformed into a prison during the French occupation.
1830: The Belgian Revolution begins in the palace, leading to Belgium's independence.
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