Travel Guide
The Main Town Hall
The main headquarters of the Gdansk History Museum is a Gothic-Renaissance building, located at the corner of Dluga Street and Dlugi Targ, dominating the panorama of the Royal Route – the most representative route of the listed part of the city.
The origins of the Town Hall, which from the very beginning was the seat of the authorities of the main Gdansk area, from the 14th century referred to as the Main City, go back to the early Middle Ages. From the mid 15th century it became the center of power for the entire area located on the Motlawa river. It served this function for a few centuries, and throughout this time was the main municipal building.
At the Town Hall are exhibitions presenting Gdansk history. The splendid building also performs reception functions. During the tourist season (in the spring and summer), the sightseeing gallery of the tower is open to tourists, and at around 50m high the tower provides a great view of Gdansk. The specific atmosphere of Gdansk is also created by its bells. In 2000 a new outstanding 37-bell carillon was installed in the town hall tower The carillon was built by the Dutch bells and carillon manufacturer, Royal Eijsbouts in Asten. The Town Hall’s chiming bells are the background and at the same time a sort of rival to events held in the city.
Address: 46/47 Dluga Street
Opening hours:
Mondays – 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. *
Tuesdays – Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sundays – 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tickets:
10 PLN – normal
5 PLN – reduced
*free admission on Mondays
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