Paul-Henri Spaak building, European Parliament office building in Brussels, Belgium
The Paul-Henri Spaak building contains a hemicycle chamber that accommodates 627 parliamentarians and features an oval architectural shape with glass facades.
The building opened in 1993 as part of the Espace Léopold complex, constructed on the former location of a brewery and marshalling yard.
A bronze statue named Europe stands at the entrance, representing the continent through the figure of Europa carried by numerous people.
The building connects to the Altiero Spinelli building through the Konstantinos Karamanlis bridge, allowing efficient movement between European institutions.
The structure earned the nickname 'Caprice des Dieux' due to its resemblance to a French cheese box of the same name.
Location: City of Brussels
Part of: Espace Léopold
GPS coordinates: 50.83830,4.37583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:38
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