BRUSSELS PARK
The Park of Brussels is a piece of geometry that extends the city within its walls through vegetation, a real green lung?
Unlike London squares - gardens made to forget the surrounding city - the Parc de Bruxelles is a piece of geometry that extends the city into its enclosure through vegetation. Formerly a game reserve, the park was gradually privatized by the neighboring Court, which turned it into a zoological and amusement garden. After the palace burned down, Charles de Lorraine transformed it into a classical French park. For those in the know, Masonic symbols can be found in the design of the paths...
Stand with your back to the large pool. Three perspectives represent the three powers of democratic society. On the right, the Palais de Justice embodies judicial power. In the center, the Royal Palace represents the executive branch. As for the legislative branch, turn around and you'll find the Parliament behind you, on the other side of the fountain.
The park was also the backdrop for the battles between the Belgian insurgents and the Dutch army, who had allowed themselves to be trapped there in September 1830. The Belgians triumphed after three days of mutual "ducking", the royal army having taken advantage of the night to escape through a curiously unguarded exit in the park...
The Parliament building was constructed in 1780 to house the members of the Brabant Council. It was the perfect choice to become the Palais de la Nation, with its two hemicycles, one for the Chamber of Deputies and the other for the Senate. Rue de la Loi separates Parliament from the park. No. 16 is the official residence of the Prime Minister.
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