Toulouse Capitol

Toulouse City Hall, Capitole de Toulouse, Capitole de Toulouse
France, Toulouse
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Toulouse Capitol

Toulouse City Hall, Capitole de Toulouse, Capitole de Toulouse
France, Toulouse
On the site of the modern Toulouse town hall in 1190, a building was built in which the chapters that ruled medieval Toulouse met. Hence the name "Capitol" (Capitol). In 1632, the last duke of Montmorency was executed in the courtyard of the Toulouse town hall.
Located in the center of Toulouse on the large Capitoline Square. The facade of the building in the transitional style from baroque to classicism has a length of 135 meters. Built in 1750. The eight columns symbolize the eight chapters of the Middle Ages. The bell tower and donjon were added in the 19th century.
At present, in addition to the city assembly hall, the Capitol de Toulouse also houses an opera house and a concert and symphony hall.

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Traveled 1 year ago
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The Capitol is the heart of the city, where the City Hall is now located. In addition to the city meeting hall, the building also houses an opera house and a concert and symphony hall. There is a large square in front of the building, where all tourist routes begin, including the tourist electric train (cost 8 euros), as well as all city holidays and fairs. It is believed that in 1190 there was a building on this site, in which the chapters-masters who ruled the medieval Toulouse were located. Accordingly, this building is named after the Roman Capitol.
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