Paleis op de Meir, Royal palace at Meir Avenue, Antwerp, Belgium
The palace displays Rococo architecture with ornate stone facades, grand staircases, Empire-style furniture, and gilded decorative elements throughout its interior spaces.
Built between 1745 and 1760 by architect Jan Pieter van Baurscheit the Younger for merchant Johan Alexander van Susteren, Napoleon Bonaparte acquired the palace in 1811.
The palace interiors contain French Empire period furnishings and decorations, reflecting the refined tastes and cultural preferences of European nobility in the 18th century.
The palace functions as a museum with guided tours available, while the ground floor houses retail spaces including The Chocolate Line confectionery shop.
During his exile on Elba, Napoleon never resided in this palace despite purchasing and furnishing it with Empire-style decor according to his specifications.
Location: Antwerp
Architects: Jan Pieter van Baurscheit the Younger
Architectural style: Rococo
Address: Meir 90
Website: https://openmonumenten.be
GPS coordinates: 51.21778,4.40861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:37
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