Houses of Parliament, Cape Town
| Houses of Parliament | |
|---|---|
The original 1884 parliament building viewed from the Company's Garden | |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°55′34″S 18°25′09″E / 33.92611°S 18.41917°E |
| Built | 1875–1884 (original building), 1920s and 1980s (extensions) |
| Architects | Charles Freeman, Henry Greaves, Sir Herbert Baker |
| Architectural style(s) | Neoclassical, Cape Dutch architecture |
| Owner | Government of South Africa |
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The Houses of Parliament in Cape Town serve as the seat of South Africa's national legislature. As the country's legislative capital, Cape Town hosts this historically significant complex consisting of three main sections: the original 1884 building housing the National Council of Provinces (originally the Senate), the 1920s extension containing committee rooms and offices, and the 1980s expansion accommodating the National Assembly.
The building has been designated a National Heritage Site by the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), receiving Grade 1 heritage status, the highest level of recognition.
The complex suffered severe damage in a devastating fire on 2 January 2022, with restoration efforts ongoing as of 2024.