Słupsk Town Hall
Pomorskie
Słupsk Town Hall is the main administrative building of Słupsk, located in northwestern Poland. Constructed in the Gothic Revival style and completed in 1901, it stands as a protected heritage monument. The five-story brick building features a 56-meter tall clock tower with a sightseeing terrace that offers panoramic views of the city and the Słupia River. The building was designed following a design competition led by architect Hugo Licht, with Karl Zaar's Gothic revival design chosen and Rudolf Vahl drafting the blueprints. Inside, the mayor's office is uniquely twelve-walled and decorated with original furniture and a notable tapestry, while other rooms contain Art Nouveau details and a painting by Friedrich Klein-Chevalier. The clock, built by local craftsman Otto Pila, has operated continuously since 1901, with chimes playing a phrase from Karol Szymanowski's IV Symphony since 1973. The town hall also houses exhibitions including murals of patrons, the Słupsk Lucky Bear figurine, and displays on the Polish Coat of Arms evolution. Its tower has been open to visitors since 2003, featuring historical photographs and portraits of city leaders. The building remarkably survived World War II largely intact and continues to function as the seat of the town council.
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Astuce: Visit the clock tower terrace for panoramic views of Słupsk and the Słupia River. The tower is accessible via 180 steps, so prepare for a climb. Check opening hours in advance and consider visiting outside peak tourist seasons for a quieter experience. Tickets for the tower and exhibitions may be available on-site; purchasing in advance is advisable when possible. The town hall also hosts special exhibitions and events, so consult the official website or local listings for current activities.
Faits intéressants
- •The clock in the tower was built by local craftsman Otto Pila and has been operating continuously since 1901, losing only about two seconds per day.
- •The clock chimes play a phrase from Karol Szymanowski's IV Symphony since 1973, adding a unique musical element to the city.
- •The mayor's office has a distinctive twelve-walled design and contains original furniture and an exceptional tapestry.
- •The building contains hidden passages and tunnels, as well as a secret door in the conference room leading to a small hidden space.
- •Since 2003, the tower's sightseeing terrace has been open to visitors, offering historical photos along the stairway and portraits of past mayors and presidents of Słupsk.
Histoire
Słupsk Town Hall was constructed between 1899 and 1901 on the site of a former lake that was filled in during the 19th century to expand the city.
The previous town hall from 1798 was becoming inadequate and deteriorated, prompting a design competition in 1897.
Karl Zaar's Gothic Revival design was selected, with Rudolf Vahl finalizing the blueprints.
Construction began in 1899 and completed in 1901, with the building opening ceremoniously on July 5, 1901.
The town hall survived World War II almost untouched, preserving its original architectural and decorative elements.
It has continuously served as the seat of the municipal government since its completion.
Guide du lieu
Clock Tower and Sightseeing Terrace1901
A 56-meter tall tower with 180 steps leading to a terrace that offers panoramic views of Słupsk and the Słupia River. The clock mechanism, built by Otto Pila, is one of the building's highlights and has been operational since 1901.
Mayor's Office1901
A unique twelve-walled room decorated with original furniture and a remarkable tapestry. It is the most notable interior space of the town hall and reflects the building's historic and artistic value.
Exhibition RoomsContemporary exhibitions
The town hall hosts various exhibitions including murals depicting patrons of the building, a figurine of the Słupsk Lucky Bear, and an exhibit on the evolution of the Polish Coat of Arms featuring original and reproduced historical artifacts.
Contact
Téléphone: 59 848 83 00