Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

SLOVAKIA 319

. Council Chamber
In 1998, this room was used for a summit meeting
between the presidents of 11 European countries,
including Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic,
Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovenia.
. Wall Paintings
The impressive
Renaissance wall
paintings on the south
eleva tion of the building
depict the civic virtues
of restraint, courage,
justice and patience.

Main Hall

The main hall’s

vaulted ceiling

bears witness to

the Gothic origin

of the Town Hall.

Coat of arms The Neo-Classical
pediments date from
the 19th century.

STAR FEATURES

. Arcades
. Council Chamber
. Wall Paintings

VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

Námestie Majstra Pavla. Tel (053)

451 2449. # 9am–5pm daily.

Spiš Museum # 9am–5pm

daily. & http://www.snm.sk

The Spiš Museum, on the
first floor, contains several
important historical artifacts
as well as an exhibition on
the town’s history.

Corner column

buttresses were added

in the 19th century to

protect the arches

from structural failure.