The Venetian galleries were built between 1900 and 1903 according to a design by the architect Henri Maquet (1839-1909). Like many new buildings of the time, this gallery was built at the request of King Leopold II. Previously, the site was taken by a restaurant and adjacent oyster well called "Pavillon du Rhin" (Wikipedia).

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March 22, 2018

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At the request of King Leopold II, Henri Maquet designed the Venetian Gallery in 1900. The adjoining royal gallery is approximately 400 meters long and was used to protect against …

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July 29, 2018

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There is a very good restaurant and a swimming pool in it ...

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