Charlemagne building

The Charlemagne building is an office complex in Brussels' European Quarter that houses multiple departments of the European Commission. Its modern facade and interior spaces are part of a larger administrative cluster designed to support European institutional operations.

The structure was completed in 1967 as part of Brussels' expansion of European institutional infrastructure. It was initially used by different organizations before becoming a dedicated European Commission office space.

The building takes its name from Emperor Charlemagne, who governed much of Western Europe during the 8th century, representing European unity.

The building is located in a well-connected area of the European Quarter with access to public transportation. Visitors should note that this is an active workplace and access to certain areas may be restricted for security reasons.

The building underwent a dramatic transformation in the late 1990s when its original concrete facade was completely replaced with a glass front. This renovation gave the structure a entirely new appearance that makes it stand out in the European Quarter.

Location: City of Brussels

Architects: Jacques Cuisinier

Floors above the ground: 15

Address: Wetstraat 170

GPS coordinates: 50.84361,4.38028

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53