Lidköpings rådhus, Town hall at New Town Square, Sweden.
Lidköpings Town Hall is a three-story red building with a distinctive clock tower, wooden construction, and a shingled roof. The roof contains approximately 25,000 oak shingles that give the structure its characteristic appearance.
The building was originally constructed as a hunting lodge for Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie on Källandsö island and transported across Lake Vänern to Lidköping in 1672. This remarkable move marked a symbolic new beginning for the town.
The building displays the Justitia statue at its top and plays different melodies through its carillon several times each day. These musical moments are part of the town's daily rhythm and invite people to pause and listen.
The ground floor contains a tourist information center and a cafe where visitors can get help and take a break. The upper floors are used for conferences and events, so these areas may not always be open to the public.
A fire in 1960 caused significant damage to the building, but the Justitia statue survived its fall from the roof when it became caught in cables. The town saw this rescue as a fortunate sign for its future.
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