Salonta City Hall
The Salonta City Hall is the headquarters of local government in Salonta, Bihor County, Romania. It is situated at 1 Republicii Street.
The building was constructed during the Austro-Hungarian period, between 1906 and 1907, in Art Nouveau style. The architect was , a native of Salonta.[1]
The building has three symmetrical façades, with a ground and upper floor. Overlooking the former market square is the prominent center section, located on a street corner. The main entrance is in this part, with an ornate balcony above.[1]
There are large semicircular windows in all three directions, topped by a triangular roof gable. Among the gable decorations are the lion from the coat of arms, and native János Arany holding his family arms. The interior features an ornate staircase and a richly decorated ballroom.[1]
The building is listed as a historic monument by Romania's Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b c (in Hungarian) Description at Műemlékem.hu
- ^ "Lista Monumentelor Istorice 2010: Județul Cluj" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 17, 2019.
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Coordinates: 46°48′09″N 21°39′34″E / 46.80253°N 21.65958°E
- Historic monuments in Bihor County
- City and town halls in Romania
- Government buildings completed in 1907
- Art Nouveau architecture in Romania
- Salonta