Bruges City Hall (Stadhuis van Brugge), completed in 1421, is one of the oldest and most ornate Gothic town halls in the Low Countries. Located on Burg Square in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, the structure features a richly detailed facade with vertical pinnacles, traceried windows, and over fifty sculpted figures representing biblical and historical figures important to the city’s heritage. The red dormer windows punctuating the steep slate roof are typical of Flemish civic architecture from the period. To the left, the adjoining Renaissance-style Oude Civiele Griffie (Old Civil Registry), built in 1537, complements the Gothic hall with gilded stonework and classical ornamentation. Together, the buildings form a symbolic center of Bruges’ civic identity and remain a key stop for visitors exploring this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Bruges City Hall and Burg Square Architecture

Bruges City Hall (Stadhuis van Brugge), completed in 1421, is one of the oldest and most ornate Gothic town halls…

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