Stadhuis Groningen
The town hall has stood on the Grote Markt in Groningen since 1810.
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Until the end of the 18th century, the city council was based in the medieval council and wine house, but there was a need for a larger and more representative town hall. In 1774, a design competition was launched for the building. Three years later, the winning design was selected. This was the design by the Amsterdam architect Jacob Otten Husly, although he did have to simplify his design slightly. Due to various setbacks (such as the French invasion in 1792) and a lack of funds, it took quite some time before the building was actually completed. In 1869, the building was extended with the addition of a west wing. The building is still in use as a town hall.