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Saint-Gilles

Brussels Capital, Belgium · Europe

About Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles works well as a base: 5 minutes from Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, 14km from Hallerbos.

Saint-Gilles is a town located in Brussels Capital, Belgium. With a population of 50,221, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Gilles sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint-Gilles to your route.

About Saint-Gilles

The Brussels Independent Film Festival, formerly known as Brussels International Independent Film Festival (French: Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles), has taken place since 1974 in Brussels, Belgium. It originally focused on Super 8 films, but has since evolved into a showcase for a wide range

Read more of independent cinema. The festival has hosted filmmakers such as Pedro Almodovar, François Ozon, and Nanni Moretti. Its initial incarnation ran for 38 years before funding and resource shortfalls suspended it for a six-year hiatus in 2012, until its revival in 2018. It was named one of the "Top 50 Best Film Festivals" by Final Cut Magazine.

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What are the best things to do in Saint-Gilles?

Saint-Gilles offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Saint-Gilles located?

Saint-Gilles is located in Brussels Capital, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8276 latitude, 4.3439 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Gilles?

Saint-Gilles has a population of approximately 50,221 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
50,221
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Brussels Capital
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.8276, 4.3439

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Saint-Gilles

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Grand-Place

Opulent central square in Brussels surrounded by ornate guildhalls and the Gothic town hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Manneken Pis

Small bronze fountain sculpture of a urinating boy that has become a beloved symbol of Brussels since 1619.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Autoworld Brussels

300 vehicles spanning a century of motoring displayed in the grand Cinquantenaire Palace arcade.

4 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Villa Empain

Baron Empain's 1934 marble-and-gilt Art Deco mansion on Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, restored by the Boghossian Foundation as an East-West art centre: Brussels' most sumptuous interior after the Horta houses.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Atomium

Futuristic building in Brussels shaped like an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times, built for the 1958 World Expo.

7 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Hallerbos

The 'Blue Forest' near Halle carpets itself with millions of wild bluebells under beech trees each spring.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lion's Mound Waterloo

A grass pyramid topped by a cast-iron lion marks the 1815 battlefield where Napoleon met his final defeat.

17 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Nivelles-Baulers

A flat, fast circuit that hosted two Belgian Grands Prix in the 1970s before closing in 1981. Much of the abandoned track survives among industrial development, its wide sweeping curves clearly readable from ground level.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Gilles

  • 73 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
  • 78 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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