City hall, Groningen

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City hall, Groningen, Neoclassical town hall in Grote Markt, Netherlands

The governmental building features a symmetrical facade with columns, detailed ornaments, and white stone construction in the neoclassical architectural tradition

Jacob Otten Husly designed the structure after winning a competition in 1775, and construction continued until its completion in 1810

The former council chamber houses the Gulden Boek, which records the names of citizens who made exceptional contributions to Groningen

The city council conducts meetings in a modern room on the ground floor, while administrative offices occupy the 1962 extension

The building incorporates specialized hollow-core concrete flooring that enables larger spans and facilitates the creation of spacious meeting areas

Location: Groningen

Inception: 1810

Architects: Jacob Otten Husly

Architectural style: neoclassicism

GPS coordinates: 53.21833,6.56667

Latest update: March 17, 2025 00:06

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