7 town halls of Belarus are symbols of self-government in cities.

The Town Hall is a historic building where important decisions were once made. Built after obtaining Magdeburg rights, the town hall served as a center for self-government, economic and social progress. In the past, about 60 Belarusian cities and towns had the right to self-government. Magdeburg law gave cities the opportunity to independently choose authorities, without obeying the prince or the king. Not only the magistrate, the elected body of the city government, sat in the town halls. Court sessions were held here, the city treasury, the seal, the archive were located, and standards of weights and measures were kept. The basements of the town hall housed fire-fighting equipment, weapons for the city militia, a prison and a room for guards. There were shopping malls on both sides of the town hall.

Today, town halls are architectural monuments, museums, and venues for celebrations. They are an integral part of the country's cultural heritage and symbolize the heart of a major city.

Today, only seven cities in Belarus have town halls, buildings that embody urban self–government. These town halls with their rich and fascinating history are presented in this tour.

Some of them have survived to this day with significant changes, while others have been restored based on archival documents.