When was the foundation stone for the Reichstag building laid?
The foundation stone for the Reichstag building was laid on the 9th of June 1884 by Wilhelm I. This event took place at the east side of Königsplatz in Berlin.
Questions about Reichstag building
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who won the architectural contest to design the original Reichstag building?
Paul Wallot won the competition held in 1882 with his Neo-Baroque plan. His design drew direct inspiration from Philadelphia's Memorial Hall and featured crowns, eagles, and four corner towers representing Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg.
What happened to the Reichstag building during the Nazi era after 1933?
An arson attack gutted most of the Reichstag building on the 27th of February 1933. The building remained unused for parliamentary sessions during the next 12 years of Nazi rule while the nearby Kroll Opera House served as the legislative chamber instead.
When did the official German reunification ceremony take place at the Reichstag building?
The official German reunification ceremony took place at the Reichstag building on the 3rd of October 1990. Chancellor Helmut Kohl and President Richard von Weizsäcker attended this event which was marked by huge firework displays.
How long did it take Norman Foster to redesign the Reichstag for permanent parliamentary use?
Norman Foster fundamentally redesigned the Reichstag between 1995 and 1999 for permanent parliamentary use. Reconstruction finished in 1999 when the Bundestag convened there officially for the first time.