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Town Hall
Grote Markt 1
2000 Antwerpen
Antwerp Town Hall has been the administrative heart of the city for centuries. Its monumental façade on the Grote Markt combines local architectural traditions with influences from the Italian Renaissance. Following an extensive restoration, the building once again welcomes visitors on its publicly accessible ground floor.
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Q-Park Centrum Antwerpen
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7 minutes to walk
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The town hall stands in the centre of the Grote Markt, surrounded by historic guild houses and the Brabo Fountain. Architect Cornelis Floris de Vriendt designed the building in an innovative style that blends the architectural traditions of the Low Countries with the Italian Renaissance. The foundation stone was laid in 1561, and the town hall was completed four years later.
During the Spanish Fury of 1576, the building was severely damaged by fire. In the centuries that followed, it was restored and altered several times. The nineteenth-century interiors, including the monumental staircase and the ceremonial rooms of the Schoon Verdiep, also tell an important part of the city’s history. Since 1999, Antwerp Town Hall has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with other belfries in Belgium and France.
Following the restoration carried out between 2018 and 2022, the town hall is once again a modern and sustainable administrative building. The ground floor includes areas for visitors and exhibitions. Guided tours and activities depend on the current programme, so check the city’s official website before your visit.
Combine your visit with a walk past the Cathedral of Our Lady and towards Het Steen on the River Scheldt. DIVA and the historic city centre are also within walking distance.
