City Hall
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Brisbane's most famous landmark features the circular Concert Hall, a world-famous grand piano organ and a majestic view from the clock tower.
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Lauren A
19 contributions
Dec 2019
I've done the clock tower tour a few times and enjoyed it both times. This time I wanted a tour of the rest of the building. We were lucky to be the only people on this free tour. The tour guide was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. The concert hall at the end of the tour was the best - even my 11 year old son was impressed. Lunch at Shingle Inn after the tour was also good. A nice place to relax away from the bustle of the city.
Written 2 January 2020
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thewanderingslaters
Perth, Australia253 contributions
Feb 2021
This magnificent building built during the 1920 -30's and for me reminds me of Art Deco period. Outside sandstone from Helidon in Qld, the marble comes from Orange in NSW, Belgium and italy. It would have been a massive undertaking in the day.
As you are guided around by a knowledgable tour guide on you free visit you can't help be impressed by this buildings size and how much it has been lovingly restored.
There are free tours of the clock tower and the MoB (Museum of Brisbane). You could lose yourself for the day. Due to COVID you just need to get tickets in advance although they take walk ins if there is room and you register.
As you are guided around by a knowledgable tour guide on you free visit you can't help be impressed by this buildings size and how much it has been lovingly restored.
There are free tours of the clock tower and the MoB (Museum of Brisbane). You could lose yourself for the day. Due to COVID you just need to get tickets in advance although they take walk ins if there is room and you register.
Written 11 February 2021
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland28,818 contributions
Nov 2019
Located in the very center of Brisbane by King George's Square not far from Queen Street Mall this building with its 87m high clocktower must have been an especially impressive sight before it got surrounded by several skyscrapers. The neo-classical building with its columns was only opened in 1930 as it says on a stone plaque on an outer wall, thus quite a bit later than other official buildings of Australia in this historical style of architecture, dating mainly from Victorian times.
There are guided tours and one can also go up the clocktower for a view or visit the Museum of Brisbane on level 3. If there is no time for this, one should at least go up to the first floor and have a look from the circular corridor at the auditorium with its enormous dome, designed apparently after the Pantheon in Rome. Superb is also the Organ in here, with its 4300 pipes.
Beautiful as well are the foyers by the three entrances, especially the King George Square Foyer behind the main entrance. For a break there is the Shingle Inn Café in a corner of the building, an atmospheric place, which originally had been at another spot in the city.
There are guided tours and one can also go up the clocktower for a view or visit the Museum of Brisbane on level 3. If there is no time for this, one should at least go up to the first floor and have a look from the circular corridor at the auditorium with its enormous dome, designed apparently after the Pantheon in Rome. Superb is also the Organ in here, with its 4300 pipes.
Beautiful as well are the foyers by the three entrances, especially the King George Square Foyer behind the main entrance. For a break there is the Shingle Inn Café in a corner of the building, an atmospheric place, which originally had been at another spot in the city.
Written 5 February 2020
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Anne V
Albany Creek, Australia83 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
This tour was Amazing. First off it’s free but please book online to save disappointment.
We went today, we had amazing guides and were told the whole history of the construction
we didn’t even know you could do this until recently so rushed to book. Numbers are limited with covid.
Amazing historical lift what a huge buzz seeing it let alone riding up in it, the views are amazing if you enjoy heights we do.
We had such an awesome experience and highly recommend this tour to both locals and visitors alike. You can never know too much about your city or it’s history and seeing the views wow
Huge thanks to the friendly helpful staff for making this experience amazing.
We went today, we had amazing guides and were told the whole history of the construction
we didn’t even know you could do this until recently so rushed to book. Numbers are limited with covid.
Amazing historical lift what a huge buzz seeing it let alone riding up in it, the views are amazing if you enjoy heights we do.
We had such an awesome experience and highly recommend this tour to both locals and visitors alike. You can never know too much about your city or it’s history and seeing the views wow
Huge thanks to the friendly helpful staff for making this experience amazing.
Written 27 November 2020
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christoskontas 🇬🇷
Thessaloniki, Greece6,356 contributions
Dec 2019
Brisbane's City Hall was built ιn the second decade of 20th century. its construction cost a huge amount of money at that time. Remains the grandest of Australia's city halls. The clock tower stands over 90 meters and it is possible to take a vintage lift up to the top to enjoy the panoramic views of the city. The interior was luxurious. Sweeping marble staircases, vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and a mosaic tiled floor. Colourful by night during Christmas holidays. Worth your visit. Nearby you will reach the Queen Street Mall for your shopping therapy, a meal or a few drinks.
Written 31 March 2020
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David R
Adelaide, Australia715 contributions
Feb 2020
The free museum is well worth a visit with interesting information about the history of the city and the building. We were able to book on a trip that afternoon to the clock and city lookout (pre book online to avoid missing out as we were lucky). The guide was very good and informative. I have never seen a large clock from the inside so this was interesting. The views of the city were very good.
Written 7 March 2020
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Jeff M
Perth, Australia110 contributions
Jan 2021
On my Brisbane tour, I was recommended this place mainly for the small museum on the 3'd floor, however, the building has more art to offer in other parts of the building besides the museum. Photographs of past prime ministers hanged up near the reception, souvenirs gifted to "Australia" by other country's representatives all stacked neatly behind a glass panel, and other pieces of government history can be found at the City Hall.
Especially would recommend if you are into Australian politics or into art in general :)
Especially would recommend if you are into Australian politics or into art in general :)
Written 19 July 2021
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rubert
Brisbane, Australia45 contributions
Feb 2020
Brisbane's City Hall has been so tastefully renovated particularly with the grand auditorium with its superb walls and balcony seating. The colour scheme of the walls enhances the beauty of the existing building which has been saved from its structural defects due to its age but it is now a must-see building on a visit to the City or to Brisbane. You will not be dissapointed.
Written 22 March 2020
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B T
London, UK1,214 contributions
Oct 2022
You can walk round the inside yourself or book on to one of the free guided tours. These were really good, the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and pointed out a lot of things that you'd miss just walking around on your own. You can also book a separate trip to the top of the clock tower which is also worth doing.
Written 14 October 2022
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TheTunaFiles
Perth, Australia45 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a free 45 min tour, however you should book to ensure you get your spot. The tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour takes you to various spots in City Hall to show you the history of the building. Before or after the tour you can wander through the small Museum of Brisbane collection and/or do the Clock Tower tour (15mins). Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written 4 September 2022
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