Graz Town Hall

The town hall of Graz houses the official residence of the mayor of Graz, the local council and parts of the city administration. Today's picture of the late-historic- German town hall largely corresponds to that of the last stage; The south wing of the building dates from 1889, the main wing dates from 1893. The display side has a dome-crowned center risalit, a building section projecting at full height to the outline of the facade, and corner turrets. Only the classical façade decoration was partially simplified in 1922. Most niche figures were lost; only two sandstone figures (Landsknechte) and a sandstone bust were preserved on the western front. The niche figures depict important Austrians (such as the Habsburg emperors) and the four great allegories 'Art', 'Science', 'Trade' and 'Trade'. These were replicated from 2001 and placed in their original place.