The City Hall, Heraklion
Restoration of two important buildings, Loggia and Armeria, from the Venetian period to provide a city hall. Both buildings have two storeys: Loggia is rectangular with Doric and Minoic Style Columns. Restoration work started already in 1915, interrupted by wartime. Armeria is ...
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Project details
| Title: | The City Hall, Heraklion |
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| Entr. year: | 1987 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Greece |
| Town: | Heraklion |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Assembly building |
| Former use: | Noblemen's assembly room (Loggia), Venetian Armoury (Armeria) |
| Actual use: | City hall |
| Built: | 17th century |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Francesco Morosini (1626-1628) |
| The Jury's citation: | "For the restoration of two important buildings from the Venetian period to provide a fine City Hall" |
| Web, Links: | www.heraklion.gr/en/municipality/city-hall//city-hall.html |
Description:
Restoration of two important buildings, Loggia and Armeria, from the Venetian period to provide a city hall. Both buildings have two storeys: Loggia is rectangular with Doric and Minoic Style Columns. Restoration work started already in 1915, interrupted by wartime. Armeria is used for Municipal Services, Loggia: ground floor - reception area, first floor - assemblies and meetings, basement: refreshment room.
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