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The five-story Montreal City Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville de Montréal) is the seat of local government in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was designed by architects Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison, and built between 1872 and 1878 in the Second Empire style .
- 1878
- 1922, 1932
- 1872
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The outside of Montreal City Hall features ornate balconies, a grand turret and an attractive mansard roof. In the evening, the building’s architecture is even more impressive, thanks to the hundreds of light bulbs used to light it up.
The inside of Montreal’s City Hall is filled with marble and bronze. The Hall of Honour (Salle d’Honeur) is the most impressive room since it features portraits of every mayor that Montreal has ever had. The Hall of Honour boasts marble from Italy, lamps from Paris and an impressive French bronze and glass chandelier.
The construction of Montreal’s City Hall took 6 years and was designed by Henri-Maurice Perrault. Construction began in 1872 and it was completed in 1878. A terrible fire ravaged most of Montreal’s city hall in 1922, so most of the interior of city hall was reconstructed during the 1920s.
Many areas of City Hall are closed-off to the general public. However, visitors can register for a one hour tour of the building. The tours of City Hall take place several times a week from May till October. Visits to the Hall of Honour can only be done during weekdays. Admission to City Hall is free.
The five-story Montreal City Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville de Montréal) is the seat of local government in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was designed by architects Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison, and built between 1872 and 1878 in the Second Empire style.
Jan 18, 2023 · 1 year ago. 1:49. CBC's Simon Nakonechny takes a tour of the project that began in 2019 to bring city hall to modern standards while maintaining its historical elements. Stacks of drywall lean...
Montreal City Hall: A Historical Landmark in the Heart of the City; Admire the Stunning Architecture; Learn About Montreal's History within City Hall's Walls; Take a Guided Tour for an Immersive Experience; Marvel at the Grand Staircase and Murals; Attend a Council Meeting to Witness Democracy in Action; Visit the Observation Deck for Panoramic ...
