Main Town Hall
Ratusz Głównego Miasta
The soaring Gothic-Renaissance tower marks the old town's skyline. Inside are the glittering Red Hall and a city history museum.
The Main Town Hall was built between the 14th and 16th centuries. At the top of its 81.5-meter spire stands a gilded statue of Polish King Sigismund II Augustus. The interior houses the main building of the Gdańsk Museum. The highlight is the 'Red Hall,' whose walls and ceiling are covered with allegorical paintings in the Dutch style. Other exhibits show photographs of the city's destruction and reconstruction around World War II. In summer you can climb the tower for views over Long Market Street and St. Mary's Church. Admission is about 25 to 35 złoty, and climbing the tower costs extra.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (closed Mondays; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Neptune's Fountain
- Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre
- Artus Court
- St. Mary's Church
- Długi Targ (Long Market)
- Mariacka Street
- Ulica Długa (Long Lane)
- Green Gate