All Reviews of Osaka City Central Public Hall

A work of European-style architecture🏘️ in Japan🇯🇵 that incorporates literary themes from (Greek🇬🇷 mythology):
The statues above the arched section of the Osaka City Central Public Hall's roof depict two deities representing the god of commerce and the goddess of wisdom.
The two deity statues
Mercury, god of commerce: The Roman god of commerce, trade, and industry.
Minerva, goddess of wisdom: The Roman goddess of wisdom and knowledge.
These statues were intended as a wish for Osaka's commerce and industry to prosper, reflecting the character and aspirations of Osaka as a commercial city.

This building is over a hundred years old and still really well preserved. You can see it right after coming out of Keihan Namba Station.

The Public Hall looks completely different during the day and when it's lit up at night.