VENUE FINDER
Being a network of European quality venues in historic buildings makes the 'Historic Conference Centres of Europe' (HCCE) unique. Professional staff and inspirational meeting rooms create the perfect setting for your reception, congress, product launch, exhibition or banquet.
The HCCE conference centres show great variety and choice in atmosphere, architecture and capacity. Each venue hosts a minimum of 150 delegates in one plenary hall and offers break-out rooms. Size is not an issue when you know that some centres welcome over 9000 persons in their largest hall.
The venue directory offers conference centres that are a minimum of 100 years old, often located at monumental buildings. They represent landmarks in cultural rich European cities and are known for their high quality standards.
By using our venue finder you can match your requirements with one of our historic congress venues. You may contact the centre of your choice directly. For assistance or questions, please contact the HCCE Head Office.
HISTORIC VENUES
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The Beurs van Berlage, in central Amsterdam, dates back to the year 1903. Originally a stock exchange, this Italian Renaissance style conference venue is a significant Dutch monument and unique event centre.
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Modern rooms combined with elegant banqueting halls, in-house catering and technical equipment make the Casino Kursaal Interlaken an ideal congress centre. New convention facilities in 2010 will turn Interlaken into the most attractive Alpine venue.
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Central Hall Westminster, London
This historic Edwardian venue is situated in the heart of London, overlooking Westminster Abbey. The magnificent Great Hall with its domed ceiling and organ backdrop offers seating up to 2350 persons but also offers flexibility for smaller numbers.
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Centre Culturel de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster
Neumünster Abbey, which was bereft of its primary destiny at an early stage, discovered a new mission in 2004. Initially a place for reflection, transformed into a prison, the abbey became a European multicultural centre, suitable for all kinds of events.
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Complesso Monumentale Santo Spirito in Saxia, Rome
The 15th century Complesso Monumentale Santo Spirito in Saxia consists of 2 large halls with frescos, 2 cloisters, 4 meeting rooms and break-out spaces. This congress venue in central Rome, merges art and technology perfectly.
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Located in the Old Town of Graz, in a 19th century building, congress|graz combines tradition and modernity ideal for creative communication. This unique Austrian luxurious conference venue hosts diverse congresses, balls, banquets and company events.
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Das Kurhaus Wiesbaden is an unprecedented meeting venue for corporate and cultural events. Its foundations include unique facilities, updated technology, a range of 12 halls and rooms, full organizational and catering services and a casino.
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Dublin Castle’s modern conference facilities are a welcome addition to this unique, city centre, site. The five distinct areas have their own architectural character and can be hired as individual units for various meetings.
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The largest unsupported domed building in the world, the Festhalle Messe Frankfurt is a wonder of modern architecture since 1909. The hall offers up to 9800 seats on the ground floor and the two balconies.
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Flanders Congress & Concert Centre, Antwerp
This congress venue is the home of the 19th century Royal Zoological Society buildings. The nine meeting rooms in this cultural complex with English garden will enchant many conference delegates.
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Guardia de Corps Conference & Convention Centre
The incomparable natural setting and historical location, together with the modern concept of service and facilities, makes the complex of Parador de La Granja and Guardia de Corps Conference and Convention Centre the best historic venue for hosting events.
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Since its completion in 1447, the historic Gürzenich with its Gothic façade and its turret-framed roof has become well known beyond Cologne’s borders. Gürzenich has always been a historic meeting venue for business and politics.
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Hannover Congress Centrum | HCC
The Hannover Congress Centrum is one of the biggest convention centers in Germany. The neoclassic Kuppelsaal, built as a truly circular hall, is the very heart of the complex. The venue can host 12550 persons.
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Heidelberg Convention Center rests in the heart of the Old Town on the Neckar riverbank. The meeting venue offers state-of-the-art technology in a historic ambience with outstanding catering. The magnificent Grand Hall accommodates 1250 guests.
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Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal
Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal is located in an impressive building, completed in 1900. This historic conference centre for 2000 guests is one of the city’s landmarks and stands on a green hill overlooking the town.
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The HOFBURG Vienna is located in the former imperial palace in the very heart of Vienna with 7500 hotel beds within walking distance. Stately rooms and modern architecture blend into an outstanding ambience for congresses and festive banquets on over 17000 sq.m.
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The historic atmosphere of the neoclassical Kongress Palais Kassel will serve various events up to 2700 persons. Kassel is famous for the documenta art festival and is easily accessible by air, rail and road.
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The Kurfürstlisches Schloss offers an exclusive atmosphere for events up to 2000 persons. The 17th century conference venue, is one of the most beautiful European Renaissance palaces for unforgettable festivities, galas and first-class events.
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The most beautiful building in the Alps in art nouveau style. A festive framework for receptions, presentations, press conferences, inaugurations, congresses, concerts, meals, anniversaries, lectures, seminars, meetings, formal events, galas, banquets, shows and TV productions.
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The Palais Beaumont is a splendid Belle Epoque conference centre in the heart of Pau near the Pyrénées. With excellent international transport links, the venue offers an outstanding choice of event facilities for 800 persons.
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m:con Congress Center Rosengarten, Mannheim
This international congress center is a unique Art Nouveau building and contains Mannnheim's concert hall. It is one of Germany's largest conference complexes and has a capacity for up to 9,000 people in 44 halls with approx. 8,000 sqm of exhibition space.
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Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
The Mediterranean Conference Centre is Malta’s largest conference centre. It hosts 1400 persons in theatre style. Constructed in the 16th century it was formerly known as the ‘Sacra Infermeria of the Order of St. John’.
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The Pieterskerk Leiden, is a Gothic church from 1121 in Leiden’s historic city centre. With modern technology and in-house catering, this unique venue hosts events of all sizes: conferences, dinners, receptions, parties, concerts and exhibitions.
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Slot Zeist, built in 1677 lies in the green centre of The Netherlands. The historic venue’s baroque rooms are kept in their original state and add grandeur to banquets and prestigious meetings.
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The National Congress Palace located in the world heritage city St. Petersburg is a congress venue for various VIP meetings and cultural events. Accommodation at the 5* Baltic Star Hotel or at the 20 villas.
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Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Centre, Greece
In the centre of Athens and surrounded by the peaceful National Gardens, the completely renovated Zappeion offers modern meeting facilities for your unique events. Delegates enjoy an elegant setting and feel part of history.