Nieuwerck, Renaissance building in Ypres, Belgium
The Nieuwerck is an extension to the Lakenhallen featuring large cross windows and classical church elements on pointed arches. Today it houses the entrance to the Yper Museum, which presents exhibitions about the city's long history.
The building was constructed in the early 17th century and served for many years as the seat of the city magistrate. The initial construction had to be demolished soon after due to structural problems, leading to its reconstruction.
The building displays symbols of authority, including the coat of arms of Spanish King Philip IV above the chapel window and virtue statues in its niches that reflect its role as an official residence.
The building is easy to spot and reach from the Grote Markt square. You can access the interior when the Yper Museum is open, which gives you the best way to explore it fully.
During the reconstruction in the 1950s, metal anchors and braces were installed between the columns to protect the building from vibration damage caused by vehicle traffic. This technical solution reflects the innovative restoration methods of that postwar period.
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