Antwerp City Hall

This majestic building, designed by Cornelis Floris, signifies the new status of the city. The design reflects a fusion of Flemish and Italian Renaissance architecture. This symmetrical structure has a beautiful, wide facade and a broad roof, which emphasizes its shape. The 184 feet center pavilion is done up in five levels of stunning columns and sculptures. Most of the beautiful interiors were destroyed during a fire. What is visible now, including the paintings by Hendrik Leys, are parts of the 1882 restoration plan.