Place to visit
Palace of Charles of Lorraine, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Palace of Charles of Lorraine is a palace in Brussels, Belgium (Palais de Charles de Lorraine - Paleis van Karel van Lotharingen) (City of Brussels). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Palace in Brussels, Belgium · History
- Local name
- Palais de Charles de Lorraine - Paleis van Karel van Lotharingen
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 11 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 50.84299, 4.35706
What it is and where
Palace of Charles of Lorraine is a palace in Brussels, Belgium (Palais de Charles de Lorraine - Paleis van Karel van Lotharingen) (City of Brussels). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in City of Brussels, where this site lists 278 more places to see, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.84299, 4.35706; the nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Palace of Charles of Lorraine is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecBest time7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Brussels Protestant ChurchProtestant church building in Brussels, Belgium29 m
- KBR MuseumMuseum in Brussels, Belgium76 m
- Magritte MuseumArt museum in Brussels, part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium138 m
- Archives et Musée de la LittératureMuseum and archive in Brussels142 m
- Musical Instruments Museum, BrusselsMusical instrument museum in Brussels, Belgium144 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: History
- Manneken Pis: bronze sculpture and fountain by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in Brussels, Belgium
- Spa, Belgium
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace: historic mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
- Plantin–Moretus Museum: museum in Antwerp, Belgium
Every Belgium place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palace of Charles of Lorraine?
It is a palace in Brussels, Belgium (Palais de Charles de Lorraine - Paleis van Karel van Lotharingen in the local language). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Palace of Charles of Lorraine?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Palace of Charles of Lorraine?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Brussels Protestant Church, KBR Museum, Magritte Museum. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- City of Brussels278 places to see in and around City of Brussels, Belgium: Manneken Pis, Grand-Place, Stoclet Palace. Best time: April to October and December.
- History1012 places for history in Belgium, from Manneken Pis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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