The best of the town halls of the Czech Republic
The center of almost every city is the historic square and of course the town hall. It functioned not only as a base for officials, but also as an exhibition building of the city, which was to show visitors how the city stands financially. In some cities we find absolutely magnificent buildings that hardly match the Gothic cathedrals. Let's take a look at the most interesting and beautiful town hall in the Czech Republic.
City Hall in Liberec
The most monumental town hall in the Czech Republic
The regional city of Liberec, located in a picturesque location between the Jizera Mountains and Ještěd, has many interesting sights. However, with an overview of the most famous of them, the local monumental Neo-Renaissance town hall boasts a 61-meter-high tower. The town hall is not only the dominant feature of Dr. Edvard Beneš, but the whole city continue reading
Old town hall with astronomical clock
World famous Prague monument
The Old Town Hall standing on the edge of the Old Town Square is famous mainly thanks to the elaborate astronomical clock by Master Hanuš. The town hall itself is basically a whole set of buildings with a dominant tower, continue reading
Pardubice City Hall
Beautiful neo-renaissance town hall
It is good to start a tour of the nice but relatively small historical center of Pardubice right in its heart on Pernštýn Square. Almost all of its side is occupied by an impressive town hall with two towers. In the center of the square is a plague column. continue reading
Olomouc City Hall
Beautiful town hall with a huge tower
On the Upper Square in Olomouc, everyone flies around the most famous plague column in the Czech Republic. However, we should not forget the local town hall, which is one of the most beautiful and at the same time one of the largest in the Czech Republic. For tourists, the most important part of the town hall is the tower 75 meters high. It is possible to visit the observation deck here continue reading
City Hall in České Budějovice
The most important building in České Budějovice
One of the biggest monuments of České Budějovice is the magnificent Baroque town hall built in the 18th century. It is located in the southwest corner of Přemysl Otakar II Square. continue reading
Cologne City Hall
Pride of Charles Square
Kolín City Hall is one of the most beautiful town halls in the Czech Republic. That's why you won't understand how they could stick that modern cube to it. The town hall is exhibited in a pseudo-Renaissance style. continue reading
Litovel Town Hall
City Hall with an impressive tower
Litovel Town Hall can be seen from afar thanks to its 65 meter high tower. You can also climb the observation deck here. Another interesting fact is that one of the branches of the Morava River flows directly under the town hall. continue reading
Old town hall in Polička
Monumental landmark of Polička
With the predominance of the most important historical building in Polička is its baroque Old Town Hall standing in the center of Palackého náměstí. The museum is now located here continue reading
Renaissance town hall in Mladá Boleslav
Dominant of the Old Town Square in Mladá Boleslav
The main monument of the city is the former Renaissance town hall decorated with sgraffito. continue reading
Písek Town Hall
City Hall with two towers
The Great Square in Písek boasts a magnificent Baroque town hall. You can recognize it by its two towers and yellow facade. The town hall was built in the 17th century. Of interest is the remains of the former arcade. continue reading
Peace Square in Kadan
City Hall with an impressive white tower
The city center is, of course, Peace Square. The distinguishing feature is the interesting and original white tower of the town hall. There is also a large plague pillar. It's good for photography here especially in the morning. continue reading
City Hall in Melnik
The most distinctive building in Mělník
In the very center of the city, on náměstí Míru in Mělník, you will come across a brightly colored building of the local town hall. It gained its current form by reconstruction after a fire in the 18th century continue reading
Old town hall in Chrudim
Baroque pride of Chrudim
The historic houses on the north side of Ressel Square are dominated by the Old Town Hall with one tower. Today you will find an information center, making it an ideal start to a tour of Chrudim continue reading
City Hall in Cesky Krumlov
City Hall created by merging several houses
By merging the four original Gothic houses, the town hall building was created on Svornosti Square. Thanks to the renaissance attic, it got a quite original look compared to other town halls in the Czech Republic. continue reading
City Hall in Vrchlabi
An interesting neo-renaissance building
The complete center of Vrchlabí is TG Masaryk Square with an interesting town hall. It was one of the first stone buildings built in Vrchlabí continue reading
Old town hall in Litomysl
Dominant of Smetana Square
The Old Town Hall in Litomyšl is one of the dominants not only of Smetana Square, but of the whole city. It is typical for its tower with a small astronomical clock. It is located about halfway across Smetana Square continue reading
Novojičín City Hall
Dominant of Masaryk Square
The dominant feature of the picturesque Masaryk Square in Nový Jičín is the local town hall. This historic building has stood here since the 16th century and, together with other houses with arcades, adds fabulous beauty to the square. continue reading
Old town hall in Svitavy
Picturesque red town hall
One of the important buildings on Peace Square in Svitavy is the picturesque red Old Town Hall. You can recognize it well among other buildings by the clock tower. continue reading