Benghazi's Old Town Hall runs along the western side of Freedom Sq. Built during the period of Italian occupation, the town hall is now derelict, rubbish-strewn and closed to the public, although traces of its former elegance remain nonetheless. The decaying, whitewashed Italianate façade is unmistakably grand, with some lovely arched doorways and pillars.
The large balcony once played host to its share of important orators - Mussolini addressed the crowds, German field marshal Rommel reviewed his troops and King Idris spoke to his subjects from here.
