Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles

The Brussels Town Hall rises 96 meters with its central tower designed by Jan van Ruysbroek, featuring detailed stone carvings and architectural decorations across the facade.

Construction of this medieval structure started in 1401 and finished in 1455, surviving French bombardment in 1695 that destroyed most of its interior and archives.

The building contains multiple ceremonial rooms including the States of Brabant Room and Maximilian Room, displaying historical tapestries and municipal artifacts.

The Town Hall opens Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 17:30, with guided tours available in six languages through an interactive video system.

At the top of the spire stands a metal statue of Saint Michael, the patron saint of Brussels, depicted in the act of defeating a dragon.

Location: City of Brussels

Architects: Jacob van Thienen, Jan van Ruysbroeck, Victor Jamaer, Willem de Vogel, Cornelis van Nerven, Tilman-François Suys, Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, Jean Bornoy

Creator: Claus Sluter, Maarten van Rode

Architectural style: Flamboyant, Brabantine Gothic, Louis XVI style

Height: 96 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Grand Place 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:30

Phone: +3222792211

Website: https://bruxelles.be/hotel-de-ville

GPS coordinates: 50.84639,4.35167

Latest update: November 21, 2025 14:45