Ratusz
Ratusz (Rathaus) - Poznań old Town Hall. Rebuilt in the Renaissance (Mannerist) style in 1550-1560 with three Italianate loggia tiers, replacing an earlier 13th century Gothic structure. Restored in 1992-2002. The Town hall is famous for its automaton clock. Stary Rynek 1.
"In the Alte Markt, to the E. of the Wilhelm-Platz, is the Rathaus, originally a Gothic edifice, but rebuilt in the Renaissance style after a fire in 1536 by G. B. di Qnadro (1550-55), an Italian architect. The slender tower (214 ft. high), restored in 1783, commands an extensive view".--Baedeker 1910.
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Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of ... ... read more 
