Bilbao City Hall

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Bilbao City Hall is the historic municipal government building of Bilbao, Spain, known for its ornate architecture and prominent location along the Nervión River.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf city hall
architect Joaquín Rucoba
architecturalStyle eclecticism
neo-baroque
constructionStartDate 1883
coordinates 43.264°N 2.924°W
country Spain
elevation approximately 10 metres above sea level
floorCount 4
function seat of the municipal government of Bilbao
governs municipality of Bilbao
hasArchitecturalType government building
hasArtwork murals and paintings in interior rooms
sculptures on the main façade
hasPart central clock tower
ceremonial staircase
council chamber
main façade facing the Nervión River
mayor’s office
ornate interior salons
plenary hall
sculptural decoration on façade
heritageDesignation Bien de Interés Cultural (Spain)
heritageStatus protected historic building
inception 1892
locatedIn Basque Country
Bilbao
Province of Biscay
linked to: Province of Vizcaya
locatedNear Arenal Bridge
Arriaga Theatre
Old Town of Bilbao (Casco Viejo)
locatedOnWater Nervión River
material brick
stone
notableFor ornate eclectic architecture
prominent riverside location
symbolic role in Bilbao’s civic identity
openingDate 1892
operator Bilbao City Council
owner Municipality of Bilbao
linked to: Bilbao City Council
publicAccess guided visits on certain days
roofMaterial tile
touristAttraction yes
use administrative offices
municipal plenary sessions
official receptions

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Bilbao tram connectsLandmark Bilbao City Hall
Bilbao City Council headquartersLocation Bilbao City Hall
Mayor of Bilbao seat Bilbao City Hall