PORTE DE HAL - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY

© OPT-Ricardo de la Riva

Address:

Boulevard du Midi
1000 BRUXELLES
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Tel.:+32 (0) 2 534 15 18

Fax:+32 (0) 2 533 34 58

Very well preserved six hundred year old neogothic building. It is the only preserved gate from the Brussels medieval surrounding wall. This is due to the fact that it served as prison during the demolition of the walls in the 18th century. In 1869 architect Beyaert made some alterations that changed the primitive appearance of the building. Certain rooms are quite impressive indeed.

Comment:

Closed on Mondays, and on 01/01, 01/11, 11/11 and 25/12.
Ticket sale ends at 4 pm.

Access: Train: Bruxelles-Midi train station - Metro: Line 2 (stop Porte de Hal) - Bus: 27, 48, 134, 136, 137, 365, W (stop Porte de Hal) - Tram: 4, 23, 55 (stop Porte de Hal) - By car: car park near the Porte de Hal (parking fee).

Extra information:

Admission free for children under 12 years (with guidance of family).

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