Home to the Mayor of London, the bulbous glass-clad City Hall was designed by Foster and Partners and opened in 2002. Visitor access is limited to the lower-ground-floor cafe, the 1st-floor viewing gallery and the Chamber during debates and Assembly meetings.
City Hall
South Bank
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