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The palace of Coudenberg is the Palace of Dukes of Brabant. Perched on the Coudenberg (mountain) and dominating the town, the Palace of
Coudenberg was without a shadow of a doubt one of the most beautiful
princely residences in the whole of Europe. It traces its roots back to
the 12th century. In the 13th century, the Dukes
of Brabant decided to give the city a central political role. In the
following century, this defensive castle soon became a mecca for
diplomats and a prime site for entertaining.
When the Duchy of Brabant fell into the hands of the Dukes of
Burgundy and more specifically Philip the Good, the city of Brussels
endeavoured to attract these rich princes – the most profligate spenders
of the age – to stay within its walls. To this end, the city
constructed a prestigious state banqueting hall – the Aula Magna – between 1452 and 1460.
The successor of the Dukes of Burgundy – Charles V (Charles Quint), the most powerful
Western emperor – personally oversaw the development of the palace
during the first half of the 16th century. An imposing chapel in the Gothic style was built during his reign.
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