Originally built of wood and straw in 1835 as a residence for the Minister of War. Rebuilt in durable material in 1886. After WW1 the pavilion was converted into an officers' mess. In 1950 it was restored.

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

December 10, 2024

Here was the wooden royal palace, built in 1835. It was used as a residence for the king during visits and inspections of the major exercises until 1877. It was demolished in 1913. A new planned palace was never built due to the outbreak of WW1.

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An 🇧🇪

April 8, 2025

A wooden pavilion was built for the Minister of War as early as 1835, which was replaced by a brick building in 1886. Characteristic is the central entrance with a projecting neoclassical pediment, supported by four Doric columns. Later, this pavilion served for many years as a garrison club for officers and today it is a military party hall under the name Villa Astrid. The original two sets of four windows were probably replaced by two sets of two windows in the 1970s and major changes were also made to the interior at that time. However, the building is still recognisable as such. Above the entrance, on the side of the Zegeplein, there is an image of a Brabant lion.

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