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Koningsplein - Beeld van Godfried van Bouillon

Coudenberg , Former Palace of Brussels, Koningsplein 11, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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attractions: Musée Magritte Museum, Musical Instruments Museum, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Mont des Arts, Royal Palace of Brussels, BOZAR, BELvue museum, Het Coudenbergpaleis, Royal Palace Of Brussels, Oldmasters Museum, restaurants: Love Ciabatta, Tich, Château Moderne, Victor Bozar Café, SuperBowl - BoostYourDay - Coudenberg, Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant, Il Passatempo, Pure Veg India, Woodpecker Parc Royal, Boudin Cafe
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Nearby attractions of Koningsplein - Beeld van Godfried van Bouillon

Musée Magritte Museum

Musical Instruments Museum

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Mont des Arts

Royal Palace of Brussels

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BELvue museum

Het Coudenbergpaleis

Royal Palace Of Brussels

Oldmasters Museum

Musée Magritte Museum

Musée Magritte Museum

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(3.4K)

Closed
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Musical Instruments Museum

Musical Instruments Museum

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Open 24 hours
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

4.5

(4.3K)

Open 24 hours
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Mont des Arts

Mont des Arts

4.6

(6.9K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Koningsplein (King's Square) is a historic square located in the center of Brussels, Belgium. At the center of the square is a statue of Godfrey of Bouillon, a medieval knight who played a significant role in the First Crusade.

The statue of Godfrey of Bouillon was erected in 1848 and depicts the knight on horseback, wearing a suit of armor and holding a sword. Godfrey of Bouillon was a prominent figure in medieval European history, and he is best known for his role in the First Crusade, during which he played a key role in the capture of Jerusalem.

The statue of Godfrey of Bouillon is a significant landmark in Brussels and is considered one of the most important historical monuments in the city. The square itself is also an important cultural and architectural site, and it is surrounded by a range of important buildings, including the Royal Palace of Brussels and the Brussels City Hall.

Today, Koningsplein is a popular destination for visitors to Brussels, and it is particularly popular during the summer months, when a range of cultural events and festivals take place on the site. Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or simply want to enjoy the natural beauty of Brussels, Koningsplein is definitely...

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Place Royale is an 18th-century square in the southwest of the Royal Quarter of Brussels , Belgium. The classicist square was designed in Louis XVI style on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of the governor Charles of Lorraine in 1776. The church of Sint-Jacob-op-Koudenberg is prominent on the square. It is located at the Mont des Arts.

The Balieplein, the parade ground of the Palace on the Koudenberg, used to be roughly on the site of the current square. This palace was destroyed by fire in 1731. The whole palace went up in flames; only the walls of the court chapel and its Magna Aula remained standing. Only the cellars and foundations remain today.

On the place where the court chapel used to be, there is now the " BELvue Museum ", the museum about Belgium and its history, a museum managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. Via this building you can descend to visit these subterranean spaces of the archaeological site...

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Het Koningsplein (Frans: Place Royale) is een uit de 18de eeuw daterend plein in het zuidwesten van de Koninklijke Wijk van Brussel, België. Het classicistische plein werd ontworpen in Lodewijk XVI-stijl ter gelegenheid van de vijfentwintigste verjaardag van de regeerperiode van de landvoogd Karel van Lorreinen in 1776. Op het plein is de kerk van Sint-Jacob-op-Koudenberg prominent aanwezig. Het ligt bij de Kunstberg.

Paleis op de Koudenberg:

Ongeveer op de plaats van het huidige plein lag vroeger het Balieplein, het exercitieterrein van het Paleis op de Koudenberg. Dit paleis werd in 1731 door een brand vernield. Heel het paleis ging in vlammen op; enkel de muren van de hofkapel en van zijn Magna Aula bleven overeind. Enkel de kelders en de fundamenten zijn heden overgebleven. Op de plaats waar vroeger de hofkapel stond, bevindt zich nu het "BELvue Museum", het museum over België en zijn geschiedenis, een museum beheerd door de Koning Boudewijnstichting. Via dit gebouw kan je afdalen om een bezoek te brengen aan deze onderaardse ruimtes van de archeologische site van de Coudenberg.

Isabellastraat:

Onder het Koningsplein ligt ook de zogenaamde "Isabellastraat", een oude straat die het paleis van Albrecht en Isabella verbond met de Kathedraal van Sint-Michiel en Sint-Goedele. De Parijse architect Barnabé Guimard liet de straat op het einde van de 18de eeuw overwelven in het kader van de aanleg van het Koningsplein, met de bedoeling ze om te vormen tot kelders.

Standbeeld Godfried van Bouillon:

Na de onafhankelijkheid van België in 1830 besliste de jonge regering om overal in het land standbeelden te plaatsen van grote figuren uit het "nationale" verleden. Centraal op het Koningsplein staat sindsdien het ruiterstandbeeld van Godfried van Bouillon, gemaakt door Eugène Simonis in 1848. Deze kruisvaarder was aanvoerder van de Eerste Kruistocht (1096–1099). Hij was hertog van Neder-Lotharingen, waartoe ook Brabant behoorde, en werd na zijn kruistocht uitgeroepen tot koning van Jeruzalem en beschermer van het Heilig Graf. Beneden op het voetstuk staan twee reliëfs: Koning Godfried beraadslaagt (links) en De inname van Jeruzalem (rechts). Deze beide reliëfs werden er later bijgeplaatst.

Vroeger stond hier het bronzen standbeeld van Karel van Lorreinen (1775), dat door de Fransen werd afgebroken in 1794. Nu staat zijn standbeeld voor zijn voormalige woonst, het paleis van Karel van Lorreinen.

Op het Koningsplein bevindt zich ook de zetel van het Grondwettelijk Hof, een bijzonder rechtscollege in België dat toeziet op de naleving van de grondwettelijke bevoegdheidsverdeling tussen de Staat, de gemeenschappen en de gewesten enerzijds en de naleving van de grondrechten anderzijds.

Het is hier dat Leopold I van België de eed aflegde als eerste...

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Place Royale is an 18th-century square in the southwest of the Royal Quarter of Brussels , Belgium. The classicist square was designed in Louis XVI style on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of the governor Charles of Lorraine in 1776. The church of Sint-Jacob-op-Koudenberg is prominent on the square. It is located at the Mont des Arts. The Balieplein, the parade ground of the Palace on the Koudenberg, used to be roughly on the site of the current square. This palace was destroyed by fire in 1731. The whole palace went up in flames; only the walls of the court chapel and its Magna Aula remained standing. Only the cellars and foundations remain today. On the place where the court chapel used to be, there is now the " BELvue Museum ", the museum about Belgium and its history, a museum managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. Via this building you can descend to visit these subterranean spaces of the archaeological site of Coudenberg.
Les BėbėsLes Bėbės
A must-see in Brussels! The equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon at Koningsplein (Place Royale) is not only a striking monument but also a tribute to one of the key leaders of the First Crusade (1096–1099). Unveiled in 1848, the bronze statue by Eugène Simonis symbolizes Belgium’s connection to medieval European heritage. Godfrey, a Frankish knight, led the conquest of Jerusalem and became its first ruler under the title “Defender of the Holy Sepulchre.” The statue sits on a richly decorated pedestal featuring reliefs of scenes like the capture of Jerusalem. Surrounded by neoclassical architecture and major museums, this square is a perfect blend of art, history, and national pride. Free to visit and easy to reach — definitely worth a stop!
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This equestrian statue of legendary crusader Godefroy de Bouillon is located at the centre of Place Royale in front of the Eglise Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg. This is the work of Belgian sculptor Louis Eugene Simonis and was erected in 1848. What you see is Godefroy crowned and in military attire, holding a flag while on horseback, setting off for towards Jerusalem for the first crusade. The monument stands upon a grand plinth and pedestal with impressive bronze bas reliefs. It is a fine monument to view before or after your museum visits across the square or when passing through this area of the city.
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Place Royale is an 18th-century square in the southwest of the Royal Quarter of Brussels , Belgium. The classicist square was designed in Louis XVI style on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the reign of the governor Charles of Lorraine in 1776. The church of Sint-Jacob-op-Koudenberg is prominent on the square. It is located at the Mont des Arts. The Balieplein, the parade ground of the Palace on the Koudenberg, used to be roughly on the site of the current square. This palace was destroyed by fire in 1731. The whole palace went up in flames; only the walls of the court chapel and its Magna Aula remained standing. Only the cellars and foundations remain today. On the place where the court chapel used to be, there is now the " BELvue Museum ", the museum about Belgium and its history, a museum managed by the King Baudouin Foundation. Via this building you can descend to visit these subterranean spaces of the archaeological site of Coudenberg.
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A must-see in Brussels! The equestrian statue of Godfrey of Bouillon at Koningsplein (Place Royale) is not only a striking monument but also a tribute to one of the key leaders of the First Crusade (1096–1099). Unveiled in 1848, the bronze statue by Eugène Simonis symbolizes Belgium’s connection to medieval European heritage. Godfrey, a Frankish knight, led the conquest of Jerusalem and became its first ruler under the title “Defender of the Holy Sepulchre.” The statue sits on a richly decorated pedestal featuring reliefs of scenes like the capture of Jerusalem. Surrounded by neoclassical architecture and major museums, this square is a perfect blend of art, history, and national pride. Free to visit and easy to reach — definitely worth a stop!
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This equestrian statue of legendary crusader Godefroy de Bouillon is located at the centre of Place Royale in front of the Eglise Saint-Jacques-sur-Coudenberg. This is the work of Belgian sculptor Louis Eugene Simonis and was erected in 1848. What you see is Godefroy crowned and in military attire, holding a flag while on horseback, setting off for towards Jerusalem for the first crusade. The monument stands upon a grand plinth and pedestal with impressive bronze bas reliefs. It is a fine monument to view before or after your museum visits across the square or when passing through this area of the city.
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