Palace of Charles of Lorraine, 18th century palace in Royal Quarter, Belgium
The Palace of Charles of Lorraine displays classical architecture with U-shaped facades, central projecting bays, and pediments decorated with low-relief sculptures throughout its structure.
Built in 1757 on the former Nassau Palace site, this residence served Charles Alexander of Lorraine, the Governor of Habsburg Netherlands during the Enlightenment period.
The five reception halls contain marble mantlepieces, gilded stucco decorations, and Belgian tapestries, representing the architectural preferences of the Austrian Netherlands period.
The palace opens for guided tours in English, French, and Dutch, with wheelchair access and permission for photography during the 45-minute visiting sessions.
The rotunda features a distinctive marble floor incorporating 28 different types of Belgian marble arranged in a rose pattern.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1760
Architectural style: classical architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.84293,4.35700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41
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