Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is over 1,000 years old and is the main tourist destination in that country. In addition, it is also the capital of the European Comission so it has become a very cosmopolitan city inhabited by different cultures and languages. A fascinating city with much to discover.
Among the many attractions and sights in Brussels is the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Belgian royal family and which is in the heart of the city. Currently it is no longer used as an official residence since the King and his family moved to the Laeken Royal Castle, on the outskirts of the city, although it must be said that King Baudouin works in the Royal Palace.
The Royal palace of brussels is in the Large square, specifically in a place that separates the palace from the rest of the square and in front of the Federal Parliament, the other form of government in the country. King William I, monarch of the Netherlands, decided in 1815 to rebuild several houses in the area to turn them into a royal palace, works that were completed in 1829 and the following year Belgium It became independent and King Leopold I already started using it as his official residence.
The last works left it in its current state in 1903 although it was in 1935 when the royal family decided to move to Laeken Castle and only exercise the functions of state in the royal palace, something that continues to happen today, in addition to serving as a residence of the crown prince. Finally, inside the palace is the Belle-Vue museum, in which you will be able to know the history of all the Belgian royal dynasties.
The Royal Palace in Brussels - Belgium 4K Travel Channel (April 2024)
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