The Butterfly Palace: on the wings of justice

IMPORTANT: contact info@antwerpcityguides.eu before booking.

Since 2006, Antwerp has had a new monumental landmark. The Butterfly Palace, as the new court of justice is sometimes called, is one of the most remarkable examples of modern architecture in Antwerp: a glass house, in which the people, but especially those seeking justice, are important.

Was this new courthouse really necessary? What is the "salle des pas perdus"? What awards has the building received ?

During the tour, these and many other questions will be answered. Of course, we will be happy to tell you about the architecture of this iconic building and briefly go into details of jurisdiction. The view of the surroundings, such as the New South district with the tower of the power station, is magnificent, especially from the highest floor!

Additional information:

We kindly ask you to first contact us at info@antwerpcityguides.eu and let us know which group it concerns and on which day and at what time you would like a guided tour. Once you receive confirmation, you can book the tour. If the day and time are less suitable, we will contact you to try to find another date.

• Possible time slots: Monday to Friday: 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM. Duration of the tour: 1.5 hours. Max. 2 groups per time slot.
• The scale roofs are very spectacular, especially when you are almost at eye level with their bases.
• Free entrance.
• Sharp objects are strictly prohibited such as e.g.: knife, nail scissors, etc.
  Everyone must go through the scan upon entry, like at an airport.
• The building is fully wheelchair accessible.