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Old Parliament House, Heritage parliament building in New Delhi, India

The circular neoclassical structure displays European architectural elements with four royal gates and numerous columns surrounding its perimeter.

Inaugurated in 1927, this parliament building was designed by architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker during the British colonial administration of India.

The parliament halls within these walls have witnessed numerous legislative sessions and constitutional amendments that shaped modern Indian democracy.

The building spans 24,281 square meters and previously accommodated 552 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber before its recent transition to museum status.

The structure contains 144 columns, reaches a height of 27 feet, and features traditional Indian decorative elements integrated into its colonial architecture.

Location: New Delhi

Inception: 1927

Architects: Edwin Lutyens, Herbert Baker

Official opening: January 18, 1927

GPS coordinates: 28.61719,77.20808

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11

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