The Rathaus, or City Hall, was designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in the Gothic style and built between 1872 and 1883. It serves as the seat of both the mayor and city council of the city of Vienna. On top of the tower is the Rathausmann, one of the symbols of Vienna, and facing the Rathaus is a beautiful park called Rathauspark. In German, "rat" means "advice," "counsel" or "council".
"I loved the Rathaus in February when it is lit up. We would go ice skating from 10-11 for only four euros; it was so pretty, but also kitschy and fun." -Barbara G., Penn State University
Rathaus
The Rathaus, or City Hall, was designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in the Gothic style and built between 1872 and 1883. It serves as the seat of both the mayor and city council of the city of Vienna. On top of the tower is the Rathausmann, one of the symbols of Vienna, and facing the Rathaus is a beautiful park called Rathauspark. In German, "rat" means "advice," "counsel" or "council".
"I loved the Rathaus in February when it is lit up. We would go ice skating from 10-11 for only four euros; it was so pretty, but also kitschy and fun." -Barbara G., Penn State University