Place Poelaert
The Place Poelaert/Poelaertplein in Brussels | |
Location within Brussels Place Poelaert (Belgium) | |
| Namesake | Joseph Poelaert |
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| Type | Square |
| Location | City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium |
| Quarter | Marolles/Marollen |
| Postal code | 1000 |
| Nearest metro station | 2 6 Louise/Louiza |
| Coordinates | 50°50′16″N 04°21′10″E / 50.83778°N 4.35278°E |
The Place Poelaert (French, pronounced [plas pu.laʁt]) or Poelaertplein (Dutch, pronounced [ˈpulaːrtˌplɛin]) is the largest square in Brussels, Belgium, measuring 155 by 50 metres (509 by 164 ft). It is named in honour of Joseph Poelaert, the architect of the Palace of Justice.
The square is located close to the Place Louise/Louizaplein and the Small Ring (Brussels' inner ring road). It is served by Louise/Louiza metro station (on lines 2 and 6 of the Brussels Metro), as well as the homonymous tram stop (on lines 8 and 92). From the lower part of town, it is also possible to take the public Poelaert Elevators up to the square.