| Durban City Hall | |
|---|---|
 Durban City Hall in 2006 | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°51′30.6″S 31°1′35.4″E / 29.858500°S 31.026500°E / -29.858500; 31.026500 |
Durban City Hall is a historic city hall located at Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
History
The building was designed by architect Stanley G. Hudson and erected between 1906 and 1910.
Description
The building, which features an Edwardian neobaroque style, is almost an exact replica of Belfast City Hall in Northern Ireland. The façades are decorated by allegorical statues depicting the arts, music, literature, commerce and industry.
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ "City Hall details". Artefacts.co.za. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ^ Derwent, Sue (2006). KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Sites. A Guide To Some Great Places. p. 31. ISBN 0-86486-653-4.
External links
Media related to Durban City Hall at Wikimedia Commons- Site by Durban City Hall, at SAHRA
