Schepenhuis and belfry (Aalst)

Belgium / Ost-Flandern / Aalst / Grote Markt, 3
 heritage, belfry, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 13th century construction
The Schepenhuis (Aldermen's House) is a former city hall, one of the oldest in the Low Countries. Dating originally from 1225, it was partially rebuilt twice as a result of fire damage, first after a 1380 war and again after a fireworks accident in 1879. The 15th-century belfry tower at the southern corner of the building houses a carillon with 52 bells. The building belongs to the group of "Belfries of Belgium and France" inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Protected architectural heritage (ID: 44)
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schepenhuis,_Aalst
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Coordinates:   50°56'19"N   4°2'18"E
This article was last modified 13 years ago