City Hall, Dublin
The City Hall, Dublin (Irish: Halla na Cathrach, Baile Átha Cliath), originally the Royal Exchange, is a civic building in Dublin, Ireland. It was built between 1769 and 1779, to the designs of architect Thomas Cooley, and is a notable example of 18th-century architecture in the city. Originally used by the merchants of the city, it is today the formal seat of Dublin City Council.
| City Hall, Dublin | |
|---|---|
Halla na Cathrach, Baile Átha Cliath | |
Dublin City Hall from Cork Hill | |
| Former names | The Royal Exchange |
| General information | |
| Address | Dame Street, Dublin 2 |
| Town or city | Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.343854°N 6.267154°W |
| Elevation | 8 metres (26 ft) |
| Construction started | 1769 |
| Completed | 1779 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Cooley |
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