Casa Consistorial de Bilbao (Bilbao City Hall), Bilbao

The City Hall (Casa Consistorial de Bilbao) of the borough of Bilbao was built in 1892 by Joaquín Rucoba, on the former site of a convent in the district of Uribarri. It was built in Baroque style. One of the highlights of the building is the Arab Hall, a richly decorated hall in the Neo-Mudéjar style that resembles the decorations found in the Alhambra of Granada. The hall is used for official receptions and weddings.

Before 1890, the city's council was located in a building inside the Old Town.

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Sight Name: Casa Consistorial de Bilbao (Bilbao City Hall)
Sight Location: Bilbao, Spain (See walking tours in Bilbao)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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