Ayuntamiento de Málaga (Malaga City Hall), Malaga

Málaga City Hall stands at the eastern edge of the historic centre, marking the transition between the old town and the parklands along the waterfront. Completed in 1919 during a period of civic optimism, the building reflects the city’s desire to project confidence and modernity through public architecture. Designed in an eclectic style, the City Hall combines Neoclassical symmetry with Baroque and regional decorative elements. The structure rises over three floors and is crowned by a central clock tower, while the façade is richly adorned with sculpted male figures and garlands of fruits and vegetables.

The interior contains a wealth of decorative features, including a prominent sculpture of a woman personifying the city of Málaga, surrounded by allegorical figures representing architecture, commerce, fishing, and the sea. On the first floor, stained-glass windows illustrate key moments from Málaga’s history, filtering coloured light into the ceremonial spaces. The second floor houses the mayor’s offices, the council meeting room, and the celebrated Hall of Mirrors, the most recognisable interior space. Here, Neo-Rococo mirror frames line the walls, while the ceiling features paintings by well-known artists. The surrounding corridors display painted portraits of Málaga’s 20th-century mayors.

Although Málaga City Hall remains an active administrative centre, visitors can enter only with special permission.