Designated a cultural monument, this Renaissance edifice is rightly considered one of Switzerland’s prettiest public buildings. Its magnificent location equals it in every way: the immediate vicinity of the Town Hall, poised majestically by the River Reuss in the heart of the Old Town, offers visitors countless distractions during the day and in the evening.The man responsible for designing and building this glorious edifice between 1602 and 1606 in the style of the Italian Renaissance was the Italian architect and builder Anton Isenmann. The Kornschütte on the ground floor of the Town Hall was originally the trading hall. This welcoming space is now used for exhibitions and concerts. The council chamber on the first floor features two monumental paintings by two important artists, Melchior Wyrsch and Josef Reinhart. The coffered ceiling, wall panelling and 18th century stove lend this room its magnificent character. Meanwhile, the Tagsatzung Room built by Josef Singer in the Empire style is now a popular venue for registry office weddings.