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The Town Hall is an architectural monument of the XIV-XIX centuries. The building appeared after the granting of the town in 1374 by the Magdeburg Law. In subsequent times, it was rebuilt several times, adding new architectural elements. The starting point in the history of the town hall should be considered the year 1374, when, after the granting of the Magdeburg Law to the city, the need arose for a magistrate - a local government body. In 1432 - 1433, the privileges of Kamenets-Podolsky were expanded in connection with the acquisition of the status of a royal city. The activities of the magistrate are being revitalized. In 1616, the building of the magistrate underwent significant changes. The reconstruction was carried out in order to eliminate the consequences of a large fire. In 1672, Kamyanets-Podolsky was given to the Turks in accordance with the terms of the agreement with the Poles. The magistrate loses the function of the administrative center. The former status was returned to the Town Hall in 1699 after the return of the Polish authorities. In 1754, a major reconstruction was carried out at the expense of the voivodeship. The emblem of the city was installed on the facade - a golden sun with 12 rays. In 1793 Kamenets-Podolsky became part of the Russian Empire. In the 19th century, the magistrate's building was damaged by two fires in 1818 and 1850. The restoration work carried out once again significantly influenced its appearance. Since 1870, instead of the magistrate, the building began to function as a police department. In the basement there were pre-trial detention cells. Another misfortune befell this architectural monument during the Second World War. The outer walls were damaged, the bells were thrown off. There was a need for a new restoration, which was carried out in 1952 - 1956. Since 1967, the historical building in Kamenets-Podolsk has been assigned to the museum's exposition. Adjacent to the building of the magistrate is a tower, where a clock with two bells was installed in the middle of the 18th century. They were cast from copper and silver by the famous Lviv master Teodor Polyansky at that time. Large dungeons under the building are connected by passageways with neighboring churches.
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