Casa consistorial de Alicante, Baroque town hall in Old Town-Santa Cruz, Alicante, Spain.
Casa Consistorial de Alicante is a rectangular municipal building with a baroque facade in the old town center. The main front shows symmetrical design with two side towers, a central section spanning three stories, and five archways at ground level.
The original 16th-century structure was destroyed by French bombardment in 1691. Reconstruction of the current building began in 1699 and reflects the baroque style of that era.
Inside, the Blue Room displays the Royal Chamber from 1858 and a triptych by Gastón Castelló showing local events. These artworks reflect the building's importance to the city.
The building functions as the seat of Alicante City Council and houses administrative services. Visitors can tour the main rooms and experience the historical character of the city's administrative center.
At the base of the main staircase sits Cota Cero, Spain's official reference point for measuring elevation above sea level. This unremarkable yet crucial marker shows the city's role in the nation's surveying system.
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