Casa consistorial de Murcia, Municipal building at Plaza de la Glorieta, Murcia, Spain
The Casa Consistorial de Murcia is a neoclassical municipal building at Plaza de la Glorieta featuring four large Corinthian columns supporting a pediment topped with a central clock and the city's coat of arms. The structure connects to a 1998 annex via a pedestrian bridge that expands administrative space.
Construction of this neoclassical structure began in 1846 under architect Juan José Belmonte as the main administrative center. It has served as Murcia's primary municipal headquarters since its completion.
The assembly hall inside houses oil paintings from 1722 that show important battles from Murcia's past. These artworks tell stories of events that shaped the city.
The building sits centrally at Plaza de la Glorieta in the heart of the city and is easy to reach on foot. The modern annex provides additional services, and both sections are conveniently connected by a bridge.
The clock tower plays regional melodies and local hymns at set times during the day. Stone statues representing abundance and joy stand on either side of the city's emblem on the main facade.
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