The City Chambers features Western Europe's largest marble staircase. The three ornate levels were built using Carrara marble imported from Italy. As you climb the stairs there is a white lion carved in them. It is considered “lucky” to rub the lion’s nose every time you pass by. The City Chambers were designed by William Young, The statue of a woman on top of the building is Truth and the statues beside her represent Riches and Honour.
The dark wood in the Council Chamber itself is made from Spanish mahogany.
The City Chambers also has on display information about links to Glasgow's Twin Towns.
View from the City Chambers onto George Square
The magnificent interiors include marble staircases, grand rooms and wonderful paintings.
In the magnificent Banqueting Hall for example, you can this painting of Glasgow Fair on Glasgow Green:
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