Hôtel des Postes et de la Marine

The Flemish Parliament building features a central glass dome measuring 39 by 25 meters, consisting of 807 glass elements weighing 72 tons.

The structure, designed by architect Joseph Benoit in 1905, initially served as the main building for postal services and naval administration until 1987.

Ten committee rooms within the building bear names of notable Flemish painters, including Constant Permeke, Hans Memling, and Peter Paul Rubens.

The building contains multiple functional spaces, including meeting rooms, press facilities, a coffee house, and connects to the House of Representatives through an underground tunnel.

The hall displays distinctive artwork featuring figures created from preserved scarabs by artist Jan Fabre, integrating natural elements into the parliamentary setting.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1905

Architects: Joseph Benoït

Website: https://vlaamsparlement.be/nl/over-ons/het-vlaams-parlementsgebouw

GPS coordinates: 50.84750,4.36750

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44