Zürich Town Hall, Renaissance government building in central Zürich, Switzerland
Zürich Town Hall is a Renaissance government building distinguished by its architectural design, constructed on foundations rooted in the Limmat River. The structure connects directly to the Rathausbrücke, offering access via a pedestrian bridge at Limmatquai.
The building was constructed between 1694 and 1698, replacing an earlier Town Hall from 1397. That previous structure had succeeded a 13th-century courthouse known as the Richthus.
The building continues to serve as a meeting place where both the cantonal parliament and the city parliament conduct their work. Visitors can observe how these two institutions share the same historic space and shape its daily rhythm.
The main entrance is directly accessible from the Rathausbrücke, making it easy to reach from the medieval old town. The building sits in the heart of the city center and is straightforward to reach on foot.
The Town Hall houses the legislative bodies while the Stadthaus, a separate building nearby, contains the city's executive offices. This division shows how the city physically separates its different branches of government.
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