City Hall

The Casas Consistoriales, located in the Plaza de Santa Ana, in front of the Cathedral, are a reference of the architectural and artistic heritage of the city. The building, in neoclassical style, was built between 1842 and 1855 on the ashes of the first Town Hall, dating from the second decade of the sixteenth century. Between 2001 and 2010 it underwent a complete restoration led by architects Magüi González and José Antonio Sosa.

Around 90 paintings by artists such as Cristino de Vera, González Méndez and Jesús Arencibia are displayed on its walls. Highlights include the sackcloth paintings by Manolo Millares in the Sala de Juntas and the famous painting Inmigrantes, by Ventura Álvarez Sala, on loan from the Prado Museum in 1909, in the main entrance staircase. It also houses some twenty sculptures by artists such as Eduardo Gregorio, Plácido Fleitas, Juan Bordes, Martín Chirino and Josep María Subirachs.

Although the administrative activity of the City Hall was moved in 1977 to the Municipal Offices located on León y Castillo Street, the Salón Dorado is the venue for municipal plenary sessions, institutional events and civil weddings.

From the top of the Casas Consistoriales you can enjoy magnificent views of the city and the bay.

Services:
Guided tours: Sundays, from 10:00 to 13:00. English and Spanish. Free access.