Palace of Justice

GPTKB entity

Properties (90)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf building
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
public transport available
gptkbp:administrativeDivision headquarters for judiciary
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Joseph_Poelaert
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Neoclassical
ornate facades
popular among tourists
Second_Empire_style
gptkbp:area 26,000 square meters
gptkbp:artwork various sculptures and reliefs
gptkbp:built 1883
gptkbp:civicEngagement community outreach programs
example of civic architecture
gptkbp:communityEngagement involved in local events
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts legal conferences
hosts legal seminars
gptkbp:communityImpact serves local population
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1883
sandstone
stone
estimated at 2 million francs
complex engineering
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1866
gptkbp:culturalEvents art exhibitions
hosts cultural events
gptkbp:culturalHeritage protected monument
educational tours available
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of justice
important legal institution
part_of_Brussels_heritage
gptkbp:design influenced other judicial buildings
features large columns
influenced other courthouses
gptkbp:environment urban setting
gptkbp:environmentalImpact urban development
gptkbp:exhibits legal history exhibitions
gptkbp:famousFor its architectural grandeur
its grand staircase
gptkbp:famousRival trial of political figures
gptkbp:features judicial administration
gptkbp:function court of law
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse multiple courtrooms
gptkbp:height 104 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of significant trials
site of landmark cases
site of major trials
part_of_Belgium's_legal_history
gptkbp:historicalPeriod restoration efforts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important legal institution
important_in_Belgian_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Palace of Justice
gptkbp:interiorFeatures grand halls
gptkbp:landmark prominent city landmark
designated as a landmark
prominent_in_Brussels_skyline
gptkbp:legalStatus represents justice
represents the rule of law
home to many lawyers
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:location gptkb:Brussels,_Belgium
gptkbp:mainEvent grand_staircase
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Joseph_Poelaert
large dome
gptkbp:numberOfRooms approximately 30
gptkbp:openingHours Monday to Friday
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:politicalRole community engagement
serves the public interest
gptkbp:publicAccess accessible to the public
sculptures and reliefs
open to citizens
fountain in front
gptkbp:publicTransport gptkb:Brussels_Metro
multiple tram lines
gptkbp:renovated ongoing
ongoing renovations since 2000s
gptkbp:security high security measures
high security
gptkbp:significance symbol of justice
gptkbp:style gptkb:Beaux-Arts
Neoclassical architecture
gptkbp:supportRole offers educational tours
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Place_Poelaert
gptkb:Parc_de_Bruxelles
historical buildings
gptkbp:touristAttraction popular tourist destination
popular site for visitors
gptkbp:visitors open to the public
varies by court