Heritage Days 2026: Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU (Visit in English)
Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union, Bruxelles
Visit the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU: A 19th‑Century Villa in Brussels’ Urban Landscape
Discover rich history of a 19th‑century Leopold Quarter noble villa and the history of Lithuania's diplomatic relations with Belgium and the EU.
The twin buildings, which currently house the Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the EU, are among the few original structures remaining on Rue Belliard/Belliardstraat. Dating back to around 1855, they form an integral part of the historic urban landscape of the Leopold Quarter, one of Brussels’ earliest planned urban districts. The buildings illustrate how diplomatic, residential and institutional functions have shaped the evolving urban landscape of the European Quarter.
Likely designed by Tilman‑François Suys, architect and town planner of the Leopold Quarter, the remarkable balance and proportion of the Renaissance-inspired elevations offer a unique glimpse into 19th-century noble life.
Visitors will also learn about the Lithuanian diplomatic service and access spaces used for official diplomatic functions.
Permanent Representation of Lithuania to the European Union • Rue Belliard 41, 1040 Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
