Town hall, Cultural monument in Dobříš, Czech Republic.
The Town Hall in Dobříš is a central administrative building with traditional architectural features that serves municipal functions for the community. It houses an information desk where visitors can obtain local maps, transportation information, and details about regional events.
A wooden town hall with one storey, an outdoor gallery and a tower clock was built here in 1661; from 1758 the house held a jail. After two centuries of decay it was replaced by the present stone building, completed in 1821, with new clockwork fitted two years later. From 1866 to 1960 the district court and tax office sat here, and the municipal office returned after 1990.
The building's name, "old town hall", recalls the wooden rathaus of 1661 that stood here before the stone structure. From 1866 to 1960 the district court and tax office sat in the building, and between 1950 and 1990 public toilets occupied part of it, later replaced by a restaurant.
The town hall stands in the centre of Dobříš, on the square facing the castle; the building is a working municipal office, so visitors should keep to public areas and the entrance hall. The facade is best seen from the square, where the low clock turret and cream-white lime plaster are visible. The building has been a listed monument since 1958.
The tower clock was installed two years after the building was finished in 1821. From 1866 to 1960 the district court and tax office also sat here, until the Dobříš district was abolished. The building has been a protected monument since 1958.
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