The construction of the BC Parliament House started in 1893 and was considered complete in 1897 during the Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee by architect Francis Rattenbury.
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Parliament House - Victoria |
The building is in Victoria, capital of British Columbia in Canada and houses the Legislative Assembly of the state of British Columbia.
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Grand Entrance to the Parliament House |
The Parliament House is located on the banks of Inner Harbour. Close to this building is also the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Undersea Gardens.
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The Rotunda of BC Parliament Building |
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The murals depict the British Columbia history. Some of the murals have now been hidden from the public view as they are offensive to the aboriginals of the land.
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A Reflection of the inside of Parliament House in the Ball Ornament |
The first floor of the building provides a grand view of the harbour as well as the city.
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The Legislative Chamber |
I was amazed by the lack of security personnel and nightmare of security checks and rechecks that happen when you go to an Indian Parliament House or even a legislative assembly.
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Glass Painting |
The lone policeman outside the building was very courteous and there was also no fee to visit the building. Inside there is a small souvenir shop as well.
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A Royal Guard! |
The architectural style of the Parliament House of British Columbia is Neo-Baroque.
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View of the Parliament House from the RBC Musuem |
The Parliament House complex also has few
totem poles on its grounds.
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