Stadhuis van Aalst, Neoclassical civic building in Grote Markt, Aalst, Belgium.
The Stadhuis van Aalst is a neoclassical town hall on Grote Markt with a symmetrical layout and prominent columns that frame its entrance. The structure combines brick, sandstone, bluestone, and plaster into a unified front.
The building was designed by architect Louis Roelandt in 1825 and replaced an earlier town hall from 1643 built by H. De Doncker. This change marked a shift from traditional government architecture to neoclassical design principles.
The building occupies the heart of the town's main square and shapes the daily look of the city center with its formal appearance. It shows how important the local community considered having an impressive structure for their government.
The town hall sits directly on Grote Markt in the city center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can admire the exterior at any time, while views of the interior depend on opening hours for municipal services.
The four different materials in the facade show regional building practices from the early 1800s, with bluestone being locally quarried. This mix of brick, sandstone, bluestone, and plaster was typical of Belgian craftsmanship at the time.
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