Reg.Nr. 87-GR 14

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
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.