The Town Hall in Cieszyn

The Town Hall of Cieszyn is a two-story classical municipal building with a prominent clock tower featuring rounded corners and Corinthian pilasters topped by a lantern-crowned roof. The structure houses the city administration and currently serves as a venue for wedding ceremonies.

Following multiple fires and reconstructions, architect Ignacy Chambrez designed the current classical structure inaugurated in 1800. The tower was completed the following year in 1801.

The session hall displays heraldic shields of Cieszyn nobility and merchant guilds on a decorative frieze made by artist Albin Prokop in the early 1900s.

The building sits centrally on Cieszyn's main square, making it easily accessible on foot from the town center. Visitors can view the exterior and facade at any time, though attending an event inside offers the best opportunity to see the interior spaces.

Each day at noon a bugle call sounds from the town hall tower, preserving an old story connected to Cieszyn's origins. This daily ritual reminds residents and visitors of the town's long past with every note.

Location: Cieszyn

Architects: Ignacy Chambrez

Architectural style: classicism

GPS coordinates: 49.74820,18.63320

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40