Town Hall Tower in Świdnica

The Town Hall Tower in Świdnica is a viewpoint right in the centre of the town, by the Market Square, with terraces offering a view over the town and its surroundings from above.

Height and terraces

The tower is 58 metres high. The viewing terrace is at a height of 38 metres, and it can be reached both by stairs and by lift, though the last two levels are covered on foot by stairs.

History of the building

The first tower on this site was built as far back as the second half of the 14th century. In 1967 it collapsed as a result of carelessly conducted demolition work on the neighbouring tenement houses, which weakened its structure. The current tower is the result of a reconstruction carried out between 2010 and 2012, partly funded by European money.

Nearby

The tower stands right next to the Museum of Old Trade in Świdnica and the Neptune Fountain. A few hundred metres away are the Cathedral of St Stanislaus and St Wenceslaus and the Church of Peace in Świdnica.

Practical information

• Location: Market Square in Świdnica
• Access to the viewing terrace: by stairs or lift (the last two levels by stairs only)
• It is worth checking the opening hours, seasonality and access rules before a visit on site