The Reichstag is a historic building located in Berlin, Germany, which was built to house the parliament of the German Empire, which was also known as Reichstag at that point in time.
In 1872, a contest was held to find a design for a new building for the German parliament. 103 architects participated in the contest but the building was not constructed due to a number of problems. In 1882, another contest was held with 189 architects taking part. The winner was an architect from Frankfurt, Paul Wallot.
In 1872, a contest was held to find a design for a new building for the German parliament. 103 architects participated in the contest but the building was not constructed due to a number of problems. In 1882, another contest was held with 189 architects taking part. The winner was an architect from Frankfurt, Paul Wallot.
The foundation stone was laid on 9 June 1884 by Emperor Wilhelm I and was completed in 1894. The delay in completion was manly due to Wilhelm's successor, Emperor Wilhelm II, objecting to parliament as an institution.
The Reichstag building was used by the German parliament from this time until 1933 when it was damaged by a fire. It was not used during the Nazi era or the time of the Cold War.
The building was partially restored in the 1960s, but after the reunification of Germany in 1990, it was decided that a full reconstruction should occur. Norman Foster led the reconstruction, which was completed in 1999. Since that time, it has been the meeting place of the modern German parliament, known as the Bundestag.
Vintage photomechanical print of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, which was taken at the end of the 19th century. Photograph courtesy of LOC (LC-DIG-ppmsca-00332).
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