Stadtbrunnen / Landsgemeindeplatz, Ilanz

The perfect tour of Ilanz begins at the Landsgemeindeplatz and then leads directly into the town. The "Städtli", the old town, which is partly surrounded by walls and originally accessed by four gates, is easily recognisable by the paving. The Landsgemeindeplatz was located outside the city walls. Since the 16th century, the citizens of the nine Reformed districts of Schnaus, Strada, Ilanz, Castrisch, Valendas, Versam, Riein, Pitasch and Luven, as well as the three Catholic villages of Falera, Ladir, Ruschein and the parity of Sagogn, elected the court and the council here.

A denominational proportional representation regulated the distribution of offices. For four years, the Reformed congregations provided the Landammann, after which the Catholic congregations had their turn. In four centuries, the people of Ilanz have gained a lot of experience in dealing with each other's denominations. It stands on the site of the old town hall, the Casa Grischa (Grey House), which was demolished in 1881. This used to be the place where the deputies of the Three Leagues met in rotation with Chur and Davos. The current building, which was last renovated in 1978, served as a schoolhouse until 1970. It now houses the municipal administration of Ilanz/Glion as well as various regional and cantonal offices.

Text: Municipality of Ilanz/Glion