Town hall in Mělník, Cultural monument and town hall in Mělník, Czech Republic

Melniks Town Hall is a civic building standing at the heart of the main square, blending Gothic and Baroque architectural elements in its design. The structure shows features from both periods, reflecting the building's evolution over centuries of renovation and adaptation.

A rychta (reeve's court) stood on this site by the 14th century, housing chapels of St Barbara and St James; the town bought it in 1449 and turned it into the town hall, though the building kept the name rychta. A Renaissance rebuilding came before 1558, adding a second bay window with arcade and sgraffito facade. Fires in 1592 and 1765 led to repairs, the Baroque work finished in 1793 with two gables and a copper dome on the tower. In 1939–1941 architect Josef Šebek joined the neighbouring houses, creating an inner courtyard with a fountain.

The building anchors the main square and continues to function as the city's administrative center. It remains a focal point where residents gather and a symbol of Melniks civic identity.

The building is easily reached by public transportation and sits prominently on the main square where it cannot be missed. Visitors can view it from the outside or join guided tours to explore the interior and see the architectural details up close.

On the wall beside the entrance portal, two old measuring rods are preserved: the Viennese (Austrian) ell and, next to it, the Prague ell, once used in the market on the square. The entrance also holds a 1949 three-part relief by Alois Kroupa showing Duchess Emma in the mint, St Ludmila teaching St Wenceslas, and St Wenceslas in the vineyard.