Palace of the Nation, Parliament building in Royal Quarter, Brussels, Belgium
The Palace of the Nation exhibits neoclassical architecture with symmetrical design elements, grand columns, and decorative friezes across its prominent facade.
Constructed between 1778 and 1783 under Austrian rule, the Palace initially served as the Council of Brabant before becoming the Belgian Federal Parliament.
The building contains two hemispherical chambers decorated with historical ornaments, hosting sessions for both the Chamber of Representatives and Senate.
The Palace stands near Brussels-Central railway station, with metro stations Parc and Arts-Loi providing convenient public transportation access.
A system of underground tunnels connects the Palace to a 1930s bunker beneath Brussels Park, built for strategic governmental purposes.
Location: City of Brussels
Architects: Gilles-Barnabé Guimard
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 50.84667,4.36472
Latest update: June 1, 2025 08:44
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