Bundesrat building

The Bundesrat building is a parliament building located on Leipziger Street in Berlin-Mitte. It features Renaissance Revival design with a sandstone facade, central portico, six columns, and two symmetrical wings that frame a courtyard.

The Prussian House of Lords occupied this location from 1904 to 1918, after which the building served as the Prussian State Council until 1933. The rooms were later adapted to serve the needs of the Federal Republic.

The chamber displays allegorical sculptures by Otto Lessing, including the Borussia figure representing different state administration branches in the tympanum. These artworks shape how visitors experience the interior and reflect the political ideals of their creation.

The building sits on Leipziger Street in a central location within Berlin and is easily accessible. Visitors should know that the interior is generally open only during guided tours or special events.

The building connects through passages to the former House of Representatives and the former Reich Aviation Ministry, forming a connected governmental complex. These underground and ground-level passages allow users to move between major institutions without going outside.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1904

Architects: Friedrich Schulze

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.50931,13.38127

Latest update: December 11, 2025 19:01