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Coudenberg - Old Brussels Palace. Museum & Archaeological site.

Address:
Entrée via le Musée BELvue - Mont des Arts
Place des Palais 7
1000 BRUXELLESBelgium
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Opening Dates
- from Tuesday 23 April 2013 to Tuesday 31 December 2013
  - Tuesday-Friday : 10:00-17:00
  - Weekend : 10:00-18:00

Coudenberg archaeological site reveals an underground route and a museum dedicated to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor's palace on place du Palais.

Coudenberg Archaeological site

The Coudenberg archaeological site is made up of the remains of the old Brussels palace, the Hoogstraeten hotel and rue Isabelle.

This fascinating walk takes you beneath the cobbles of the place Royale on a discovery tour of the remains of the Coudenberg palace which was one of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor's residences.

Coudenberg Museum

Housed in the remains of the old Hoogstraeten Hotel, the Coudenberg museum invites you to discover a permanent exhibition of objects found during numerous archaeological digs on the site in the last 25 years.

You can combine your visit of Coudenberg with that of the BELvue museum. Discover the BELvue Museum.

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm,
Week-ends, 10am to 6pm,
Closed 1 January, 25 December,
Closed from 2pm on 24 and 31 December.

Duration of visit
Between 1hr and 1h30.

Prices

Visit of the Coudenberg
Adults: €5.
Senior & Groups of 15 people or more: €4.
18 - 25 year olds, job-seekers, disabled persons: €3.

Combined ticket BELvue + Coudenberg
Adults: €8.
Seniors & Groups: €6.
Job seekers & disabled persons: €5.

Free
Under-18s, teachers, accompanying adult, Brussels Card holders.
Audio guide available in French, Dutch, German and English: €2.50

Visit the Coudenberg website to prepare your guided tour.

The archaeological site is accessible to people with reduced mobility who are accompanied (except Aula Magna). It is, nevertheless, recommended that you contact reception before your arrival.
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