Gdansk's Town Hall is among the most beautiful Gothic-Renaissance buildings in the city. Its history goes back to the 14th century. In 1486, a brick tower was added to plans by Henry Hetzel. After a fire in 1556, the Town Hall was rebuilt by Dutch architects. It was the seat of the city authorities until 1921.
![Gdansk Town Hall](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/87886e5d-181f-44af-a5c7-c8ba15a15cf0_rw_1920.jpg?h=ddc2d6dc06f888da7960de9bfa263089)
Gdansk Town Hall
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Gdansk Town Hall
While the exact date when a clock was installed on the Town Hall tower is unknown, it most probably was during the first half of the 15th century. In 1537, a new clock was installed, this time using a 12 hour watch face, instead of the previous 24 hour one. The clock still present today dates from 1560 and was most probably created by local clock-maker Jorge. The top of its tower can be visited and offers views all over downtown.
![Gdansk Town Hall tower](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/e9c3930c-a916-4137-9b81-fc6e2334fd7c_rw_1920.jpg?h=654a62f4f7cc2a0191daccbe62be33a1)
Gdansk Town Hall tower
![look from the tower](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/2deb9859-03d0-42a4-b5de-5fb3bf3dead4_rw_1920.jpg?h=56e0378bd7606f3b93cab4c014c04cc9)
look from the tower
The Gdańsk Town Hall was heavily damaged during World War II. Its reconstruction was completed in 1952. Its new 37-bell carillon was inaugurated on New Year's Eve 2000.
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