Esplanade of the European Parliament, Pedestrian mall in European Quarter, Belgium
The Esplanade of the European Parliament stretches across Espace Leopold with pink and white flagstones, green spaces, and a circular footbridge linking parliamentary buildings. The space connects two main areas of the quarter through wide, open walkways for pedestrians.
The site emerged in 2002 when the Brussels-Luxembourg railway station was covered over to create a direct passage between Place du Luxembourg and Leopold Park. This transformation made the ground into an accessible public space at the heart of the European Quarter.
The northern section displays marble slabs with inscriptions in four languages that commemorate major European events and social movements. These markings tell stories of moments that shaped how Europeans live together.
Multiple bus lines numbered 22, 27, 34, 38, 64, 80, and 95 stop directly at the main entrance of the Parliament for convenient arrival. The grounds are entirely walkable and offer plenty of space for moving around and lingering.
The name Mall comes from a 16th-century French game played on grass and reflects the connection to the neighboring Leopold Park. This choice of name shows how the place's history traces back to medieval leisure activities.
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