Architecture Around the World

Exterior - Bruges Town Hall (Stadhuis) / Records Office
Burg Bquare, Bruges, Belgium

Constructed 1376 -  Gothic style - although the statues are more modern.



The Burg - where the Stadhuis (Town Hall) is located - is the second square in the center of the city, after The Market. While the Markt is the financial center of the city, The Burg is the administrative and governmental center.
Left building: Former Records Office - Flemish Renaissance style
Center building: Town Hall - Gothic style.



Town Hall:  Blind arches



Town Hall



Town Hall



Town Hall



Town Hall:  Grotesque

Former Records Office - Flemish Renaissance style


Former Records OfficeFlemish gable roof


Former Records Office: Flemish gable



Former Records Office:



Former Records Office:






Former Records Office:



Grotesque


Photos and their arrangement © 2012 Chuck LaChiusa
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