Parliament Building, Guyana, Parliament building in Georgetown, Guyana
The two-story brick Parliament Building features a low dome, two symmetrical wings, and a portico entrance near the Demerara River in Georgetown.
Construction began in 1832 under architect Joseph Hadfield's direction, with the building officially opening to the British colonial legislature in August 1834.
The Parliament Chamber contains an ornate teak Speaker's chair gifted by India in 1966 and a coffered ceiling painted by Italian artist Cesar Castellani.
The National Assembly conducts debates in the Parliament Chamber on the top floor, with government and opposition members seated across wooden tables.
The building's foundation rests entirely on greenheart logs, while two Crimean War cannons stand on display near the entrance.
Location: Georgetown
Inception: April 1834
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 6.80859,-58.16667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:45
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