The Royal Palace

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Royal Palace of Brussels is an official royal residence located in the center of the capital of Belgium. Although in the past was used as residence by many kings, today is rarely used by the Belgian royal family who lives in the Royal Castle of Laeken located on the outskirts of Brussels. Royal Palace is located in front of the beautiful Parc Brussels and a market very long even called the Place des Palais or Palace Paleizenplein that separates the park. Nation Palace, which houses the Belgian Federal Parliament is located across the street from the Royal Palace. This settlement represents two key symbols of the Belgian system of government, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

The land on which the Royal Palace in Brussels, was part of a royal project that dates back to the Middle Ages and originally called Coudenberg Palace. The medieval palace was built in the second half of the 11th century and first half of the 12th century and have the appearance of a fortified castle, which represent the first line of defense of the city Brussels. It was the residence of the Duke of Brabant, who lived in the city of Leuven. Over the years the palace was rebuilt and renovated, expanded and improved to reflect the status of Duke of Brabant and his successors. Famous throne room of the 15th century, known as the Aula Magna, was built for Philip the Good. In this room there were a lot of historical moments including the abdication of Emperor Charles V, who gave the crown to his son Philip II of Spain in the year 1555. This affirmation is rendered paintings that decorate the palace walls. Impressive room was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1731 and only ruins were removed in 1775 and built the Royal Palace. Many organizations have conducted archaeological research here and found objects from different periods of life in the city palace and historical objects that surround him.

After the Belgian Revolution of 1830, the palace was given to Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, when he became King of Belgium. Like its predecessor, William II's palace he used mainly for official meetings, preferring to live in the Royal Castle of Laeken. During his reign, few changes were made to the palace. But his son was found that one too modest palace for a king, and it redecorandu increasing it. Thus the palace area was nearly doubled. Balata architect Alphonse had an important role in restoring the palace, designing rooms such as the Throne Room and the Grand Gallery, but the stairs. Balata has designed and new facade but died before his plans to be implemented. Our Ziel facade was made in 1904 by architect Henri Maquet. He also made a garden in front of the palate that separates the Place des Palais building.

Among the most prominent attractions include the central chandelier in the room ceiling and mirrors. This masterpiece is adorned with over a million jewels that increase a lot of natural light. Another attraction is the Empire Room, which contains 11 gold pots filled with earth and flowers from all 11 provinces of Belgium. Royal Palace in Brussels was open to the public since 1965 and is open between May and September.

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