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| UNDER THE ROYAL DISTRICT: AN OTHER PALACE |
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The palace of Brussels was first built on Coudenberg hill between the second half of the 11th and first half of the 12th century and was subsequently rebuilt, extended and improved in line with the increased prestige of the Dukes of Brabant, then the Dukes of Burgundy, the Emperor Charles the Fifth and finally the Archdukes Albert and Isabel. The Palace was for several centuries the centre of power. Distinguished visitors from all over Europe, among them the most famous artists of their times, were attracted by the beauty of the buildings, the gardens and the richness of the Palace's artistic collection. |
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This prestigious monument was unfortunaly destroyed by a huge fire in 1731 and disappeared when the district was redeveloped after 1775.
Excavations of the site by different archeological organisations have unearthed various remains of constituting different parts of the Palace as well as the surounding town. A fascinating walk beneath the place Royale gives you the opportunity to discover the remains of this illustrous palace, unjustly forgotten by history. |
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| Date of creation: 10 October 2004 Latest update : 27 September 2005 |
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