Town hall, Oradea, Town hall and historic monument in Oradea, Romania.
The Town Hall of Oradea is a neoclassical structure with a 50-meter clock tower standing in Union Square. The building contains three inner courtyards and occupies the main administrative space in the city center.
The previous building was demolished in 1901 and architect Kalman Rimanoczy Jr designed this replacement. The new structure opened in 1904 and has been the administrative center of the city since then.
The four allegorical sculptures and city coat of arms at the main entrance show the importance of this place to residents. Inside, fresco paintings decorate the monumental staircase and reflect how the building was meant to inspire visitors.
The lift to the observation platform at the top of the tower offers views across the city. Visitors can also explore a small museum dedicated to the local firefighting history.
The tower was originally equipped with a special mechanism that allowed firefighters to spot fires across the entire city. So the tower served not just as an administrative symbol but also as a practical safety tool for residents.
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