City Hall of Cardiff, Grade I listed town hall in Cathays Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
The City Hall of Cardiff is an elegant Edwardian building clad in Portland stone and topped by a 59-meter clock tower with a gilded dial. The tower dominates the city skyline and the building houses an Assembly Room that can hold 500 people for events.
The building was constructed between 1901 and 1906 by architects Henry Vaughan Lanchester and Edwin Alfred Rickards. It marked a turning point in Cardiff's growth into a modern city and became a symbol of Welsh identity.
The Marble Hall displays statues of important Welsh figures from different periods in the region's history. You can see the faces of people who shaped the nation's story.
The main entrance is easily accessible and the interior spaces are well signposted so you can explore the different areas without difficulty. Check opening times in advance since the building is primarily used for public events and ceremonies.
The Council Chamber beneath the main dome features a circular seating arrangement that breaks from British tradition of opposing benches. This unusual layout encourages a different style of political discussion compared to other British town halls.
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