The Palace, Greenhouses and Park on the Royal Domain of Laeken, Brussels

[An Ard Ri]

An 1827 floor plan of the chateau de Laeken

 

[hereditarytitles]

I have always been fascinated by the photos of the greenhouses in Laeken, as well as by the architecture and history. The complex was built between 1874 and 1895, partly financed by the exploitation of the Congo, accompanied by cruel crimes, on behalf of Leopold II, who had received the Congo as private property in 1884.
Nevertheless, it is well worth seeing. We were there a few years ago, and you have to take advantage of the three weeks when the park is open to visitors.

But the visit was worth it, it is uniquely beautiful! I bought a poster there showing the part of the glasshouses with the exotic trees, and it still hangs in my kitchen today. If you ever have the opportunity to visit this unique ensemble of buildings and plants, you should definitely do so.

 

[cdm]

An article in Dutch on the history of the Castle of Laken with interior photos I haven’t seen before of a library and a small theatre for 100 people.
Ouder dan België, gered door Napoleon en station dat niemand ooit zag: achter de omheining van het Kasteel van Laken

 

[An Ard Ri]

The king held an audience at a very ornate reception room at Laeken today.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1998377133044048125

 

[Blog Real]

The royal household has released new photos of Laeken Castle.

Belgian Royal Palace on Instagram: "Le Château de Laeken dans son écrin hivernal… ❄️☃️ ————— Het Kasteel van Laken in een winters jasje… ❄️☃️ 📸 Palais royal/Koninklijk Paleis"

1,831 likes, 15 comments - belgianroyalpalace on January 7, 2026: "Le Château de Laeken dans son écrin hivernal… ❄️☃️ ————— Het Kasteel van Laken in een winters jasje… ❄️☃️ 📸 Palais royal/Koninklijk Paleis".

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