When I last published a picture of the Berlaymont, I realized that it is not known by many people when I saw the comments and I thought that I should explain a bit to those who only know now about the European Union thanks to the publicity of the Brexit.
The Berlaymont is an office building in Brussels, that houses the headquarters of the European Commission, which is the executive of the European Union . It has the shape of a star, which are also on the flag and is located in the "European Quarter". The unique form of the Berlaymont's architecture is utilised in the European Commission's official emblem.
The building has housed the European Commission since its construction, and has become a symbol of the Commission and the European presence in Brussels. The Commission itself is spread over some 60 odd buildings, but the Berlaymont is the institution's headquarters, being the seat of the President of the European Commission and its College of Commissioners. (sort of white House representing the United States.)
The Berlaymont was built in 1967, it’s striking but by no means beautiful, despite a billion-euro rebuild between 1991 and 2004 that removed asbestos-tainted construction materials. Information panels dotted around the building give insight into the history of this neighbourhood and Brussels’ international role.
In the European quarter many European institutions and embassies are located. It's interesting to visit this area.
These photos I have taken from Internet
When I was there I took these photos, now every day there are people here protesting against the Brexit.
They are coming from the UK
There were quite a lot when I drove by in my sightseeing bus
more participants here
That is one big building.
ReplyDeleteA thousand years from now, the British PM will twice a year go to Brussels to ask for an extension to Brexit. By then no one will remember the origin of the occasion, just that it's been done for years.
Interesting design and very interesting about the protestors. Are they protesting in the right place?
ReplyDeleteThis first time every seeing a picure of EU head quarters.
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