The first mentions of the Town Hall in Bystrzyca Kłodzka date back to the 14th century. This attests to the very early development of self-governance and urban structures in this vibrant center. The current building, though its deepest roots lie in the Middle Ages, is the result of many reconstructions and renovations, especially after numerous and destructive fires that plagued the city over the centuries. Its most characteristic shape was achieved after a thorough reconstruction in the 19th century, adopting features of Florentine Neo-Renaissance, though the facade's decoration maintained an early Neoclassical style combined with late Baroque. It's a fascinating mosaic of styles that not only tells of changing architectural tastes but also of the needs and ambitions of successive generations of Bystrzyca residents.
Town Hall in Bystrzyca Kłodzka
At the central point of Bystrzyca Kłodzka's Market Square, stands a building that for centuries has been an undeniable symbol of power, governance, and urban identity – the majestic Town Hall. It is the true heart of the city, where decisions were made that shaped the lives of its inhabitants.
How it working
To listen to the history of monuments as part of the "Discover History" project, you need to follow a few simple steps. Below, we present a short, step-by-step "user manual" to provide a relatively simple way to access the mini-auditions.
You need a smartphone with a camera. The camera lens should be pointed at the information plaque located next to the monument. Below is a view of the plaque itself and its example location next to the Karol Musioł monument in Opole.
After pointing your smartphone's camera at the QR code located on the right side of the plaque, the app's welcome screen will appear, followed by a screen with the name, photo of the monument, and the "START" button.
The "START" button starts the audio recording process.
Your smartphone will prompt you with the next steps after you listen to the story or pause it. Please keep an eye on your smartphone screen!
Other available options: brief information about the monument, author of the text and recording, list of other monuments in the city included in the "Discover History" project, downloadable map of monuments, video, and social media links
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Monuments in cities remind us of the history of places and people, and allude to important events. They are also works of art. Bronze, metal, wood, or concrete transformed into the form of a monumental obelisk attract attention. We enjoy sitting by them, taking photos, and making appointments.
Project partners
Implementing the "Discover history" project in each city requires the involvement of many people: programmers, graphic designers, writers, actors, sound engineers, and coordinators. It is thanks to them that this project came to life.
Our ambition is to continually expand its reach. Therefore, we thank our current partners and invite additional cities, institutions, companies, and individuals to collaborate!

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