Town Hall in Pszczyna

The town hall in Pszczyna stands in the north frontage of the Market Square, at number 2, and adjoins the Evangelical-Augsburg church. For three centuries it has been the seat of the town authorities, and its elevations are entered in the heritage register.

From townhouse to town hall

In 1716 the town bought a building that was to serve as a town hall. It was probably erected in 1658, as that date appeared on a plaque in the building that no longer exists. The building survived the town fires of 1679 and 1748. In 1738 a small clock tower was added, endowed by the Catholic parish, and in 1861 a storey was added and the building was considerably extended into the plot, towards the Protestant school.

The town hall acquired its present neo-Renaissance form in 1931, after a thorough rebuilding. The refurbishment of the rooms in 1998 changed the decor of the Art Nouveau hall, in which the coats of arms of the 12 village councils of the Pszczyna municipality were later hung.

Bugle call and flag

The town flag flies above the town hall, and at noon a bugle call based on a local folk song sounds.

Practical information

• Address: Rynek 2, Pszczyna.
• The building is a working office, so it is viewed from the outside during a walk around the Market Square.
• It neighbours the Protestant church, and a few dozen metres further on stands Pszczyna Castle.