Palace of Justice
Poelaertplein 1 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Description:
The Brussels Palace of Justice, which houses the main judicial chamber of Belgium, is one of the city’s main attractions and an architectural monument of eclectic style. The building is considered the largest structure built in the XIX century.
The Palace of Justice is a huge building, with sides of 150 and 160 meters and an area of 26,000 square meters, which exceeds the size of St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome.
The dome soaring to a height of 104 meters weighs 24,000 tons. In total, there are 8 courtyards, 27 large and 245 small courtrooms and other premises on the territory of the building. The view of the palace impresses with its size and serves as an excellent landmark in the city.