Palace of the Nation (Belgian Parliament)
Palace of the Nation (Belgian Parliament)
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Palace of the Nation (Belgian Parliament)
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November 2, 2024
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The first stone was laid in 1779, during the reign of Empress Maria-Theresa of Austria. The palace was originally intended as the seat of the Sovereign Council of Brabant, the highest legal and administrative body of the Duchy of Brabant.
•November 7, 2025
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The neoclassical building was constructed between 1778 and 1783 and originally served as the seat of the Sovereign Council of Brabant. After the Belgian Revolution, it was renamed the Palace of the Nation.
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Elevation 60 m
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