Flandria Palace, Protected monument at Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein, Ghent, Belgium
The Flandria Palace stands near Sint-Pietersstation with its Beaux-Arts architectural design, featuring numerous windows across multiple floors and decorative stone elements.
Built in 1912 for the World Exhibition of 1913, the building initially operated as a 600-room hotel before serving as a military hospital during World War I.
The structure represents early 20th-century Belgian architecture through its Beaux-Arts style, designed by architect Jules Van den Hende, and received monument status in 1995.
The building currently houses offices for NMBS and Infrabel, maintaining its function as an administrative center near Ghent's main railway station.
Gustave Magnel established his laboratory for Reinforced Concrete research within the building, contributing to architectural engineering advancements.
Location: Ghent
Inception: 1912
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Operator: NMBS/SNCB
Address: 2 Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 2, Gent 9000
GPS coordinates: 51.03631,3.71217
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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