Rathaus - Zurich, Switzerland
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N 47° 22.292 E 008° 32.569
32T E 465484 N 5246553
The Rathaus (English: Town Hall) in Zurich was constructed from 1694 to 1698 in the German Renaissance style.
Waymark Code: WMMJC7
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
Views: 14

The following information about this historic town hall is from Wikipedia (visit link) :

"Das Zürcher Rathaus war bis 1798 der Regierungs- und Verwaltungssitz der Stadtrepublik Zürich. Es wurde zwischen 1694 und 1698 im Stil der deutschen Renaissance an repräsentativer Lage freistehend in der Limmat in der Mitte der Altstadt von Zürich erbaut. Seit 1803 ist das Rathaus im Besitz des Kantons Zürich und dient als Sitz des Kantonsrats. Auch der Gemeinderat der Stadt Zürich tagt im Rathaus. Des Weiteren nutzen die Kirchensynode und der Kirchenrat der Evangelisch-reformierten Landeskirche des Kantons Zürich sowie die Synode der römisch-katholischen Körperschaft des Kantons Zürich das Rathaus als Tagungsort."

[English Translation]
"The Zurich Town Hall, was until 1798 the seat of government of the city of Zurich Republic. It was built in the middle of the old town of Zurich from 1694 to 1698 in the German Renaissance style in prestigious locations detached in the Limmat. Since 1803, the Town Hall is owned by the Canton of Zurich and serves as the seat of the cantonal parliament. Also, the City Council of the City of Zurich meets in the Town Hall. Furthermore, use of the Church Synod and the Church Council of the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zurich and the Synod of the Roman Catholic corporation of Canton Zurich Town Hall as the venue."
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