Japanese Tower, Historic pagoda in Laeken, Belgium
The Japanese Tower rises 50 meters tall within the grounds of the Castle of Laeken, featuring five levels of ornate wooden architecture and red lacquer detailing.
King Leopold II commissioned the structure between 1901 and 1904 after being influenced by Japanese architecture displayed at the Paris Exposition of 1900.
The pagoda incorporates Buddhist and Shinto design elements, with each floor displaying traditional Japanese craftsmanship through carved decorations and stained glass windows.
The tower stands at coordinates 50.892928, 4.361589 within the Royal Domain of Laeken, where access remains restricted due to ongoing structural maintenance.
The interior contains rare aventurine lacquer panels on the second floor, while copper panels and mythological figures adorn other levels of the structure.
Location: Laeken
Inception: 1905
Architects: Alexandre Marcel
GPS coordinates: 50.89293,4.36159
Latest update: June 4, 2025 13:27
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