Laeken, Former village in City of Brussels, Belgium
Laeken stretches across 9.25 square kilometers in the northwestern part of Brussels, containing residential areas mixed with public gardens and monuments.
The settlement originated from a Germanic water-related name, with first written records mentioning Gilbert de Lacha dating back to the year 1080.
The Royal Greenhouses, designed by architect Alphonse Balat, display numerous rare plant species and open their doors to visitors during specific periods.
The district, identified by postal code 1020, contains multiple commercial centers including Bockstael and Houba De Strooper for shopping and services.
The former BYRRH distribution center has transformed into an organic market and artistic workshop space, serving local residents and creators.
Location: City of Brussels
GPS coordinates: 50.86667,4.35000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30
Atomium
3.2 km
King Baudouin Stadium
3.4 km
Royal Castle of Laeken
2.3 km
Mini-Europe
3.2 km
Church of Our Lady of Laeken
1.4 km
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
2.5 km
Belvédère Castle
2.8 km
Royal Crypt
1.4 km
Japanese Tower
3 km
Océade
3.2 km
Familistère Godin in Laeken
2 km
Museums of the Far East
3.1 km
Kinepolis Brussels
3.3 km
Stadion Heysel
3.4 km
Laeken Churchyard
1.4 km
Site Victor Horta
2.5 km
Laeken Park
2.9 km
American Theatre
3.1 km
René Magritte House
1.5 km
Brussels Planetarium
3.1 km
Monument to the Dynasty
2.7 km
Design Museum Brussels
3.5 km
Dielegembos
3 km
Bruparck
3.2 km
Meli Heysel
3.3 km
Monument to Labor
924 m
Florist Stuyvenberg Gardens
2.1 km
Benelux Fountain
2.8 kmReviews
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