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Legislative Palace
Palacio Legislativo
Cortes-Federales-Building.png
General information
Type Palace
Architectural style Neoclassical
Location Cárdenas
Current tenants Cortes Federales
Construction started 1686 AN
Owner Cortes Federales
Height 30 m
Technical details
Floor count 3
Floor area 102,643 m2

The Legislative Palace, or Cortes Federales Palace, is the building in which the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie meet. Located in the city of Cárdenas, it houses the legislative branch of Nouvelle Alexandrie. It is also the residence of the Speaker of the Federal Assembly and their deputies.

The Palace was built in 1686 AN as part of the New Prosperity Plan and the Cárdenas Plan to become the official location of the then Federal Constituent Assembly. After the Cortes formed in 1693 AN, it became the place of the Bicameral legislature. The building is known for its large neo-Genevan architecture, and the two gates on the East (Federal Assembly) and the North (House of Peers), both with a columned entryway and the Flag and Coat of Arms above the door. The words 'Congreso de los Diputados' (Congress of Deputies) refers to the previous Federal Constituent Assembly.

Floorplan

The Palace consists of four parts: The Federal Assembly Building; the House of Peers Building; the Central Halls; and the Royal Quarters. Aside from that, it also houses the important Deputies Office Tower and Peer Office Building.

Part of the Ceiling of the Assembly Convocation Hall.

The Federal Assembly Building stands on the east part of the Palace. It is entered through the East Hall, which is open to the public. Aside from housing the important Assembly Convocation Hall, a semi-circular hall where the Assembly holds their sessions, the building also houses multiple meeting rooms, committee offices, a dedicated library, a reception room, and a secluded courtyard. These are all connected by long corridors. Stairs lead to public galleries. It also has the Speakers Residence and Clerks offices. The Convocation Hall is known for its large rotunda painted by elaborate artwork from Abel Marañho.

Top-view of the Hall of Peers Hall.

The House of Peers Building is on the northern part of the Palace. It is entered through the North Hall, which is open to the public. Like the Assembly Building, it does not only hold the House of Peers Hall, a rectangular hall where the Peers hold their sessions, but also meeting rooms, committee offices, a dedicated library, a reception room, and a secluded courtroom. These are all connected by long corridors. Stairs lead to public galleries. The Peers Hall is known for its portraits and shields, as well as its elaborate seats for the King.

The Central Halls connects the other parts of the Palace. It has two large corridors surrounding the Central Rotunda. There is also the Statutory Hall, and Cápac Bell Tower. The Deputies and Peers Office Buildings are also located in this area. The Royal Quarters is a small annex of the Palace, the southern part. It was constructed to hold the Address Hall, where the King opens the Cortes Federales every year with the Annual Royal Address. Beside that, it has the Palace Chapel for religious purposes.