Grand Council Building, Parliament building in Chur, Switzerland

The Grand Council Building is the parliament of Grisons in Chur, north of the old town beside Theater Chur. Architect Johannes Ludwig built it in Neo-Renaissance style in 1861–1863 as an arsenal; in 1959 Martin Risch split it into theater and parliament. Valerio and Tamara Olgiati redesigned the entrance in 2008–2009. The council hall holds 40 coats of arms from 1960 by Giuseppe Scartezzini.

Built between 1861 and 1863 by architect Johannes Ludwig in Neo-Renaissance style, the building first served as an arsenal. In 1959 architect Martin Risch split it into a theatre and a parliament. Between 2008 and 2009 Valerio and Tamara Olgiati redesigned the entrance for 670,000 Swiss francs, a project marked by delays and legal disputes.

The building shows how political decisions are made in the region and reflects the values of the local community. Its rooms are places where representatives meet and discuss matters that shape daily life in Grisons.

Visitors can take guided tours through the building to understand how parliamentary sessions work and what purpose the different rooms serve. It is best to check opening times beforehand and to arrange ahead if visiting with a larger group.

The building still functions as a location for parliamentary sessions and has been preserved through careful restoration. During sessions, visitors can sometimes observe political discussion from the gallery and witness the living history of regional politics.