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The historic old town forms an irregular square, consisting of four parts ( called Stöcke ).

To the south lies the Laurenzenvorstadt, that is, the part of the town formerly outside the city wall.

One characteristic of the city is its painted gables, for which Aarau is sometimes called the " City of beautiful Gables ".

The old town, Laurenzenvorstadt, government building, cantonal library, state archive and art museum are all listed as heritage sites of national significance.