Vitebsk Town Hall
Витебская ратуша
An 18th-century town hall with a white bell tower, a landmark of the old town. It houses the Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local History, which covers city history and folk traditions.
Vitebsk Town Hall was built in 1775. A third floor and a bell tower were added in the 19th century. Its white walls and tall tower make it the most recognisable building in the old town, and it has appeared on Belarusian banknotes and postage stamps. The building now houses the Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local History, with exhibits on archaeological finds, the city’s development, folk traditions and World War II. Visitors can climb the bell tower for views over the old town. It stands where Lenin Street meets Pushkin Street, close to the Church of the Resurrection and the pedestrian streets, which makes it a good starting point for a walk through the old town.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Church of the Resurrection
- Holy Assumption Cathedral
- Holy Spirit Convent
- Governor's Palace
- Suvorov Street
- Summer Amphitheatre
- Marc Chagall Art Center
- Church of the Annunciation