Brussels Town Hall
Historic building and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Brussels, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Town Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville; Dutch: Stadhuisⓘ) of the City of Brussels is a landmark building and the seat of the City of Brussels municipality of Brussels, Belgium. It is located on the south side of the famous Grand-Place/Grote Markt (Brussels' main square), opposite the neo-Gothic King's House or Bread House[lower-alpha 1] building, housing the Brussels City Museum.[1]
Brussels Town Hall | |
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General information | |
Type | Town hall |
Architectural style | |
Location | Grand-Place/Grote Markt |
Town or city | 1000 City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region |
Country | Belgium |
Coordinates | 50°50′47″N 4°21′6″E |
Construction started | 1401 |
Completed | 1455 |
Height | 96 metres (315 ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Jean Bornoy, Jacob van Thienen, Jan van Ruysbroek |
Engineer | Guillaume de Voghel |
Part of | La Grand-Place, Brussels |
Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
Reference | 857 |
Inscription | 1998 (22nd Session) |
Erected between 1401 and 1455, the Town Hall is the only remaining medieval building of the Grand-Place and is considered a masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture and more particularly of Brabantine Gothic.[2] Its three classicist rear wings date from the 18th century. Since 1998, is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the square.[3][4]
This site is served by the premetro (underground tram) station Bourse/Beurs (on lines 3 and 4), as well as the bus stop Grand-Place/Grote Markt (on line 95).[5]