Southampton Town Hall
West Marlands Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7LP, United Kingdom
Description:
Southampton Town Hall is a two-storey building built in 1937 in Romanesque style combined with Baroque and Renaissance elements. Six massive columns decorated with pilasters are located in front of the main entrance. Multi-tiered clock tower built in the west wing of the building. The town hall is part of the administrative center of the complex, which includes the police, the Council of Offices, an art gallery and a library.
Currently, the town hall is used mainly for various cultural events. For example, the town hall, designed for 1800 seats, is used for various exhibitions, competitions and concerts with the participation of British and foreign performers.
The Art Gallery of the Town Hall exhibits about three hundred paintings by surrealists and progressive contemporary artists, starting from the mid-70s of the last century.
Town Hall is one of the attractions of Southampton and is very popular with locals and tourists. It is located in the center of the new Cultural Quarter, where there are many restaurants, eateries, bars and shops where you can have a snack and have a great time.