Reichstag building (Reichstag)

Reichstag building- Photo: Gaute Nordvik

The Reichstag building was built to house the German Reichstag. The building was opened in 1894 and was the seat of the Reichstag until 1933. From 1999 the building has served as the seat of the German parliament.

Paul-Löbe-Haus in the background

Some history
The German Reichstag was originally seated in several buildings in Leipziger Strasse, but these buildings eventually became to small to serve the needs of the Reichstag. The construction of the Reichstag building started in 1884, and the work was completed in 1894.

In 1933 the Reichstag building was set on fire, and the building then seized to serve as the seat of the German Reichstag. During the World War 2 the Reichstag building was subject for additional damages. Not until the period 1961-1964 the building was restored, and the Reichstag building today serves as the set of the German parliament.

More information and the location of the Reichstag building

Address: Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin

www.bundestag.de - Official web site of the German Parliament

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