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Åšwidnicka Cellar
The Świdnicka Cellar (, , ) - Ratskeller based in the medieval cellars of the Wrocław Town Hall, Old Town Hall in Wrocław, Poland. It is the oldest restaurant in Europe still in operation, having been established in 1273, History of Poland during the Piast dynasty, during Piast-ruled Kingdom of Poland. The name comes from the nearby city of Świdnica, from which dark strong beer was delivered to the restaurant in the Middle Ages. Świdnica was a renowned brewing centre, and its beer was served in restaurants called "Świdnicka Cellars," which existed in large cities such as Kraków ('':pl:Piwnica Świdnicka w Krakowie, Piwnica Świdnicka w Krakowie''), Toruń, and Wrocław, the last of which still operates to this day. Above the entrance to the Świdnicka Cellar there is a sculpture by Christian Behrens depicting a drunken reveler with a jug and a mug of beer and his furious wife with a shoe in her hand to punish him. Notable visitors On the wall is a table with the names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrocław Town Hall
The Old Town Hall (, ) of Wrocław is a building at the centre of the city's Market Square (''rynek''). The Gothic town hall built from the 13th century is one of the main landmarks of the city. The Old Town Hall's long history reflects developments that have taken place in the city since its initial construction. The town hall serves the city of Wrocław and is used for civic and cultural events such as concerts held in its Great Hall. In addition, it houses a museum and a basement restaurant. History The town hall was developed over a period of about 250 years, from the end of 13th century to the middle of 16th century. The structure and floor plan changed over this extended period in response to the changing needs of the city. The exact date of the initial construction is not known. However, between 1299 and 1301 a single-storey structure with cellars and a tower called the consistory was built. The oldest parts of the current building, the Burghers' Hall and the lower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
