Parliament Building, Guyana
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The Parliament Building houses the National Assembly of Guyana, and is located in the capital Georgetown. The building was designed by Joseph Hadfield, and is located in Brickdam where the Court of Policy used to be. The building was completed on 21 February 1834. The Parliamentary Chamber contains a decorated ceiling designed by Cesar Castellani.[1]
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Parliament Building | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
Location | Brickdam, Georgetown |
Country | Guyana |
Coordinates | 06°48′31″N 58°10′00″W |
Construction started | 1829 |
Completed | 21 February 1834 |
Inaugurated | 5 August 1834 |
Cost | £ 50,000 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Joseph Hadfield |
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