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INSIDE
The upper part of the Ramp is decorated with four
sculptures on both sides, showing the ancient Greek and
Roman historians and should remind politicians of their
responsibility for history. Thucydides, Polybius, Xenophon,
Herodotus and Caesar Julius, Tacitus, Livius and Sallust.
When you enter the parliament building through a large
front door, you will find yourself in the hallway, the so-
called Upper vestibule. Immediately followed by a large
column hall. Today it serves for receptions and exhibitions.
Politicians often use it as a background for interviews.
In days when parliamentary meetings are held, citizens
can, on purpose, meet with "their" politicians in this room
- and
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  - about their problems. The room is also used for a
number of other purposes, such as book presentations,
awards ceremonies, etc.
The main entrance to the reception hall is from the front
part of the peristyle. Because of the predominant colour
shade in which it is decorated, it is sometimes called the
"Blue Salon".
The left wing of the parliament building houses the
Chamber of the National Council. Originally it was a
meeting room of the manor house - the House of Lords.
As indicated in its current name, the budget room is mainly
used for discussions in the financial, budgetary and major
audit committees of the National Council. In addition, it is
also available to investigate committees, conferences and
symposia. Along the right side of the room, the room
remains for interpreters' cabins, which are necessary for
holding international conferences.
© Parlamentsdirektion / Mike Ranz