Berlaymont building - Wikipedia
WEBThe Berlaymont building (French pronunciation: [bɛʁlɛmɔ̃]) is an office building in Brussels, Belgium, which houses the headquarters of the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union (EU).
The Berlaymont building - Visit Brussels
WEBThe cross-shaped Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission with a typical 60s look, was built in 1967. The first things to catch the eye are the four asymmetrical main wings and the enormous public esplanade that passes under them thanks to an ingenious support structure.
The history of Brussels' great European buildings: the Berlaymont
WEBThe first is devoted to the most emblematic of them all: the Berlaymont. But where does the name come from? Brussels is home to a number of major European institutions and administrations.
Why did Brussels become the capital of the EU ... - The Brussels …
WEBInitially housed next to Brussels’ Central Station, the Council of Ministers had moved to the Charlemagne building in 1969 when, following the completion of the Berlaymont, the Commission no longer needed it. But the Council of Ministers wanted something far bigger and potentially permanent.
Visitors’ Centre of the European Commission
WEBAbout the Visitors' Centre. The European Commission Visitors’ Centre in Brussels organises visit programmes for groups from all EU Member States and throughout the world. Visitors include business representatives, …
Berlaymont building - Wikiwand
WEBThe Berlaymont building (French pronunciation: [bɛʁlɛmɔ̃]) is an office building in Brussels, Belgium, which houses the headquarters of the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union (EU). The structure is located on the Robert Schuman Roundabout at 200, rue de la Loi/Wetstraat, in what is known as the "European Quarter".
Berlaymont | building, Brussels, Belgium | Britannica
WEB…the European Commission’s headquarters, the Berlaymont—a vast cruciform high-rise building designed by Lucien de Vestel and constructed during 1967–69. The Berlaymont (or “Berlaymonster,” as its critics call it) has become an icon of European integration.
Open Days 2024: Come visit us! - European Commission
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The European Commission will open the doors of the Berlaymont, one of our most iconic buildings, between 10:00 and 18:00. Explore the thematic villages set up for the occasion, discover the history of the EU and our values.
The history of Brussels' great European buildings (4/4): the …
WEBMar 15, 2024 · If a Brussels resident were to tell you where the European Quarter is located, chances are they would not mention the emblematic Berlaymont, home to Commission officials, or the romantic little Luxembourg station behind which are the buildings of the MEPs.
WEBDescription of the Berlaymont. 1. Dimensions. The BERLAYMONT building has a total surface area of 241,515 m2, on an area of 29.336 m2 (3 hectares). It is divided up as follows: Above ground: 130,309 m2 of which 104,267 m2 are offices, conference rooms, foyer, corridor and 7,168 m2 of technical rooms and …