Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,556 contributions
Jun 2023
Ghent's city hall is a perfect illustration of the city's past wealth and affluence. It is a large, lavish building that was built during Ghent's status of one of Europe's leading trading and textile making cities. More interested visitors may want to join a guided tour to get inside.
Written June 11, 2023
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Madeleine C
The Netherlands12,712 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
This building consists of two parts. The facade on the Hoogpoort side shows you the flamboyant late Gothic style of the early 16th century. This style contrasts sharply with the Renaissance style of the facade on the Botermarkt. In this younger wing (1559 -1618) you see Doric, Ionic and Corinthian three-quarter columns and pilasters, inspired by the Italian palazzi. At the Botermarkt on the border of the 2 styles you will see a drain pipe in blue/white. A funny detail.
Written January 9, 2024
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luciussilvae
Vilvoorde, Belgium5,273 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The Ghent City Hall is a four-sided complex of buildings, surrounded by the Botermarkt, the Hoogpoort, the Stadhuissteeg and the Poeljemarkt. The main wings are the late Gothic alderman's house of Keure and the alderman's house of Gedele in Renaissance style. The building contains 51 rooms.
The two completely different facades are particularly characteristic.
The two completely different facades are particularly characteristic.
Written February 17, 2024
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Jacques A
Paris, France9 contributions
May 2022
The town is beautiful, but it's a tourist trap. If you come there by car, which is quite a common transportation mean, they will purposely welcome you downtown and then charge you with multiple fines for not having registered your car prior to your visit. My car is Euro6, so it matches all pollution criteria, I was therefore confident that I was authorized there. There is no sign to warn you (a sign with a little car and a cloud is not an information, it's Belgian surrealism) and no info easily available on how to register your plate. Communication goes both ways dudes, you purposely remain vague, this is misuse of your power, you should be ashamed.
Written May 30, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,790 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We walked all around this huge old building and stuck our noses inside to see some glorious old interior architecture. This is one of the biggest buildings in town and represents the splendid old canal architecture. Official business occurs inside, but it is also pleasant for the tourist.
Written August 6, 2024
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Quentin
Seine-Port, France10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Organized city scam for motorized foreign tourists!
Reports that rain 1 month after your return to France!
This attitude will cause the ruin of establishments that make their living from tourism…
Forever Belgium.
Reports that rain 1 month after your return to France!
This attitude will cause the ruin of establishments that make their living from tourism…
Forever Belgium.
Written November 29, 2023
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Vivek V
Totton, UK689 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
We couldn't go inside and see the beauty. But I must say, the architecture work is really stunning outside. You cant keep an eye off from the Townhall if you are walking in front of this street. Really amazing.
Written January 14, 2019
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,671 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
This is such a large building located in the heart of the city. There are so many hidden beautiful details that the artist added all over it. Well worth stopping by.
Written September 9, 2021
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The_Concierge_8
Trinidad and Tobago3,790 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This beautiful Town Hall is mishmash different architectural styles – Gothic and Renaissance! You wouldn’t ordinarily combine these styles together and throw in all the different types of columns as well, but here it is!
The two very distinct sides makes it seem that they are completely different properties and appears as though someone cut & remove a slice of separate buildings and stitched them together!
Very unique and even funny with the blue & white candy cane spiral guttering snacking its way down one side!
Spend some time here admiring the statues in the alcoves. Look out for one in the corner niche that is supposed to be Holy Roman Emperor Charles. You can even make out his deformed lower jaw if you look closely.
You can spend some time here just appreciating all the beauty of the statues’ details and workmanship.
Piece of advice: Watch your step as you walk along the wider Hoogpoort Street on a Sunday morning as you’re likely to be stepping on a lot of broken glass following Friday & Saturday night drinking and street parties!
The two very distinct sides makes it seem that they are completely different properties and appears as though someone cut & remove a slice of separate buildings and stitched them together!
Very unique and even funny with the blue & white candy cane spiral guttering snacking its way down one side!
Spend some time here admiring the statues in the alcoves. Look out for one in the corner niche that is supposed to be Holy Roman Emperor Charles. You can even make out his deformed lower jaw if you look closely.
You can spend some time here just appreciating all the beauty of the statues’ details and workmanship.
Piece of advice: Watch your step as you walk along the wider Hoogpoort Street on a Sunday morning as you’re likely to be stepping on a lot of broken glass following Friday & Saturday night drinking and street parties!
Written August 13, 2018
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Thanks to some TA reviewers who clarified things for me. On Day 1, I saw this building during my walk from historic center to the River Front. I saw the front areas only.
On Day 2, i saw this beautiful building during my walk from the Gravenstein Castle back to the Belfry. Was surprised to learn that its name is also Ghent Town Hall. Learned that its Building areas were built at different time frames!
Took several pictures to document my visit of this unique building!
On Day 2, i saw this beautiful building during my walk from the Gravenstein Castle back to the Belfry. Was surprised to learn that its name is also Ghent Town Hall. Learned that its Building areas were built at different time frames!
Took several pictures to document my visit of this unique building!
Written September 27, 2017
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Hi, just like to know how long there for a meaningful visit? Thanks in advance!
Written September 9, 2019
We did Ghent in half a day, and althought I will come back some day, it was a womderful whirlwind visit.
Written September 21, 2019
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