On the west side of the spacious Marketplace we find the old Council Chambers. This house stands out especially with its unusual street-side gable, showing the side of the house instead of the front, as was tradition. This turning-away from tradition is meant to emphasise the importance of the council chambers of a free city of the kingdom. We see the year 1699 etched into the ledge of the archway on the original porch. This date leads us to deduct that Franz Beer, a master builder from the Vorarlberg, was responsible for the creation of this building. The standing golden Madonna still seen on the gable is especially noteworthy.
La Chancellerie
La Camera del Consiglio