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Museum & archaeological site on medieval palace foundations with excavations on display.
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Incredibly interesting museum showcasing the buried streets of the old palace. Audio tour was shorter and well recieved at our own pace. It was off-season and quiet making it a sombre experience.
It was interesting but it was lacking oxigen in some parts. We started to get dizzy so we decided not to finish the tour we paid for.
Historic excavation site.
It is a unique way to discover the past of the Palais. Remarkable site! Worth a visit!
Amongst the Top-5 Musts when visiting Brussels. Excellent archeological remains of the Coudenberg Palace provide visitors with glimpses into royal life of the 15th and 16th centuries.
A very interesting introductory film of about five to ten minutes starts the journey by inviting visitors into the history and landscape of the former palace. Exploration of the subterranean remains of the Chapel and Great Banqueting Hall await.
Well-signed in English, French, German, and Nederlands, the information provides wonderful context. A free app that guests access on their phone provides additional information, with a few entries having brief, recorded audio information. Worth a half day for lovers of history and archaeology.
I combined my visit with one to the BELvue Museum, aboveground and thoroughly enjoyed it as well.
A very interesting introductory film of about five to ten minutes starts the journey by inviting visitors into the history and landscape of the former palace. Exploration of the subterranean remains of the Chapel and Great Banqueting Hall await.
Well-signed in English, French, German, and Nederlands, the information provides wonderful context. A free app that guests access on their phone provides additional information, with a few entries having brief, recorded audio information. Worth a half day for lovers of history and archaeology.
I combined my visit with one to the BELvue Museum, aboveground and thoroughly enjoyed it as well.
I was able to join a private tour through my job, which meant it was free and not very busy. The tour was very engaging and the history of the palace is very interesting. I feel like more could have been done to bring it to life and feel more interactive, but it’s still worth the visit.
Fascinating place.
The Coudenberg is an old Palace that was lost to fire and later being paved over. The underground building has been excavated and can now be viewed.
There's an extensive audio guide, as well as two apps for families and groups with children.
It's quite chilly down in the big halls and underground streets, but absolutely worth a visit. Great piece of history.
The Coudenberg is an old Palace that was lost to fire and later being paved over. The underground building has been excavated and can now be viewed.
There's an extensive audio guide, as well as two apps for families and groups with children.
It's quite chilly down in the big halls and underground streets, but absolutely worth a visit. Great piece of history.
