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Episcopal Palace of the Bishops of Liege

  • Address: Place Saint Lambert 18A
  • Type: Palace
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Episcopal Palace of Liege

The Palace of the Prince-Bishops is a historic building situated on place Saint-Lambert in the centre of Liege, Belgium. Formerly the residence of Prince-Bishops of Liege, it currently houses the provincial government and the law court. The palace's first courtyard is open to visitors. - AsNotedIn


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1526/00/00 Master builder Arnold van Mulken begins construction on a new palace for Bishop Erard de La Marck. It was completed at the end of the 16th century.
1740/00/00 The principal facade on the south is completely rebuilt after the fire of 1734 in the Louis XIV-Regency style under the direction of the Brussels architect Jean-Andre Anneessens, son of Francois Anneessens.

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Particulars for Episcopal Palace of the Bishops of Liege:
Area of Significance Architecture
Sight Category Building
Historic Use Church Related Residence
Building Type Palace




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