Town Hall
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Reviewed by:
Allessandra
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Zurich’s town hall is both architecturally and historically interesting. If you’re in this city for a few days it will almost certainly be on your itinerary and it is a good idea to read up a little beforehand as (as ever) it will open the significance the sight up, where before it may have appeared to be just a pretty facade.
It was built in 1694-1698. It served as the seat of government of the Republic of Zurich until 1798. Since 1803, it has been owned by the Canton of Zurich, housing both the cantonal and the city's municipal parliaments. It is built on a fundament anchored in the Limmat river, now facing the Limmatquai at a bridge, the so called Rathausbrücke. The 17th century building replaces an earlier Rathaus built in 1397, which in turn replaced a 13th century court house (Richthus).
The modern day incarnation is in the baroque style and is beautifully set in its surroundings, emanating a sedate and calming presence, even as the wrangling and jousts of modern politics continue apace within its walls.
Category: Monument and Historic Building
Address: 47.372198,8.54285
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