This splendid City Hall was built in 1901 on oak piles and looks like a castle and since has become a well-known landmark of Hanover. Kaiser Wilhelm I inaugurated it in 1913. Its height is 9737 meters from the bottom to its golden top. Besides the architectural attractions it shows huge halls with wonderfully carved doors and beautiful portraits. On the ground floor you can see the impressive cupola hall with a height of 30 meters. Four small models of the town depict the building, its destruction and reconstruction (1865, 1939, 1945, today). Visitors can also enjoy a great view of Hanover from a special observation point. Guided tours are available on request.