The Poznań Town Hall used to be the seat of the city council and is now one of the city's most important monuments of Renaissance architecture.
The main part of the building dates back to the beginning of the 14th century, as the first preserved mention dates back to 1310. It was built during the reign of the Přemyslids, namely Wenceslas II.
Originally a Gothic building, it was subsequently reconstructed in Renaissance style between 1550 and 1567 and extended both in plan and height by an additional floor. During the following years the building was damaged and repaired several times.
There is a clock on the exterior façade and every day at 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm two small goats appear on the tower and bang their heads several times. They were installed at the Town Hall in 1551, but the original machine has been replaced several times due to damage to the tower.
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The most interesting part of the Town Hall is in its interior. The richly decorated hall is one of the most beautiful Renaissance interiors in all of Poland.
The Town Hall is home to the Poznań History Museum.
Opening hours and tickets to the museum
The museum is open every day except Mondays, when it is closed.
- Monday: closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 10:00 - 20:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Last entry is possible half an hour before closing.
Tickets to the museum can be purchased inside the building. Prices are as follows:
- Adults: 20 pln
- Discounted: 13 pln
- Students under 26: 1 pln
- Children under 7: Free.
- Poznań City Card: free
Free admission to the museum every Tuesday.
The official website of the museum can be found at mnp.art.pl.
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