Denver City Hall

Denver City Hall

A stop on the Denver audio-guided tour, the city hall stands at the end of Civic Center Park, its tall arches of white columns seeming to welcome the visitor with open arms. It mirrors the Colorado Capitol, just opposite.

Two powers face to face

Two monuments here set two powers face to face: the municipal on one side, the state on the other. Built in the 1930s, Denver City Hall adopts a neoclassical style inspired by the great European models, enhanced with Beaux-Arts touches: a majestic colonnade, a central dome, a symmetrical facade and ceremonial staircases, to embody the stability and dignity of local power.

What to see

The large central clock, visible from all over the park, remains a landmark of the urban landscape. It is here that the mayor of Denver sits, surrounded by the municipal team, where the decisions that shape the daily life of residents are debated and voted. Admire its symmetrical facade, which elegantly closes Civic Center Park.

Practical information

Denver City Hall is at the end of Civic Center Park, opposite the Capitol. The square is freely accessible; conditions for visiting the interior should be checked depending on the season.

What architectural style does Denver City Hall show ?

A neoclassical style enhanced with Beaux-Arts touches, built in the 1930s.

What stands opposite the city hall ?

The Colorado Capitol, with which it dialogues on either side of Civic Center Park.