Town Hall and Belfry

The finest jewel of Oudenaarde is the late-Gothic town hall which was built between 1525 and 1536 by the Brussels architect Hendrik Van Pede. It was built after the destruction of the Roman aldermen’s house which was connected with the current cloth hall, made of Tournai limestone. The façade of the current town hall has a perfect symmetrical structure.

 The tower of the belfry (UNESCO patrimony), with loggia, is located in the middle. The crown on the tower and the gilded eagles symbolize the empire of the sovereign at that time, Charles V. On top stands Hanske de Krijger, a 16th century flag-bearer, a statue made by goldsmith W. Blansterins in 1530.

The town hall, restored in both in the 19th and the 20th century, accommodates the municipal collection and the silver collection De Boever - Alligoridès.
In addition to the collections, the aldermen’s hall and the people’s hall are certainly worth a visit.

Visit town hall
Town Hall
9700 Oudenaarde

1 April until 31 October

Individual visitors (always with guide)

• Tuesday-Sunday: at 11.00h and 15.00h
• Monday: closed
• Entrance fees:
  • 6 EUR: normal rate
  • 5 EUR : reduction rate 55+
• For more info on special rates, please contact the Tourist Office

Groups

• For a guided tour, please contact the Tourist Office

Read more:

• Tapestries from Oudenaarde
• Restoration workshop
• Silver collection De Boever-Alligoridès