Liège City Hall

Liège City Hall is the municipal building in the city center, featuring ornate Baroque design with elaborate facades and curved staircases from the early 1700s. Its interior contains carefully crafted rooms that showcase the style of that period.

Construction started in 1714, when Baroque architecture represented power and authority across European cities. This period in Liège was shaped by urban ambitions and the desire to build monumental public spaces.

The building is known locally as La Violette and remains a place where city life unfolds through official ceremonies and community gatherings. People in Liège recognize it as a symbol of their civic center.

The town hall sits in the middle of the city and is open to visitors during scheduled guided tours. It is easiest to explore the interior rooms with an organized tour that explains the architectural details and spaces.

The building received recognition as an exceptional heritage property of Wallonia in 2009, honoring its importance for Belgian architecture. This distinction shows it is not just an administrative seat, but a monument of national standing.