Royal Theatre of La Monnaie
Royal Theatre of La Monnaie, Opera house in Pentagon district, Brussels, Belgium
The Royal Mint Theatre is an opera house in Brussels's Pentagon district, combining neoclassical and postmodern design elements. The facade features a grand colonnade with a pediment depicting human emotions and passions.
The building was erected in 1700 on the grounds of a former mint, which gave the theatre its name. It underwent major renovations in the 1800s following a fire that damaged much of the structure.
The theatre serves as a gathering place where Brussels residents and visitors experience opera, ballet, and orchestral music throughout the year. It remains central to the city's cultural life and artistic identity.
The venue has wheelchair access throughout the building and offers seating distributed at various levels to suit different preferences. The main entrance is easily located from the street, and the interior layout is clearly marked for navigation.
A performance at this theatre in 1830 became intertwined with the events that led to Belgian independence, when the emotional power of the music moved audiences to political action. The building remains connected to this moment of national significance.
Location: City of Brussels
Architects: Louis-Emmanuel-Aimé Damesme, Joseph Poelaert
Official opening: October 17, 1700
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, postmodern architecture
Capacity: 1700
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Pl. de la Monnaie, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-18:00
Phone: +3222291200
Website: https://lamonnaiedemunt.be
GPS coordinates: 50.84959,4.35425
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02
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