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Palace of the Count of Flanders

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The Palace of the Count Of Flanders is a former Belgian Royal residence. Currently is houses the federal Court of audits.

History

Originaly it was the property of the Lord Arconati-Visconti.[1] In 1866 the Count of Flanders bought the residence one year before his marriage. He had the palace rebuilt by his architect Gustave Saintenoy. It features a small inner garden, wich leds to the Entry of honour. After the works the new Count and Countess made it their family home. After the death of the Count his children sold the resicence to the Banque de Bruxelles.

Notes

King Albert I was born here, and his brother Prince Baudouin died here.

References

  1. ^ http://familleroyalebelge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/le-palais-des-comtes-de-flandre.html

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