The building of the City Council of Bruges, a monument of Gothic architecture of the 15th century, is located on the central Bourg Square. In the image and likeness of the Town Hall in Bruges, personifying the prosperity of the city during the Middle Ages, town halls were built in several other Belgian cities. In the niches of its facade there are statues depicting significant historical figures. There are small towers on the roof.
During the restoration in 1895-1895, the Small and Large Halls of the Municipality, with their rich decoration, were combined into the Gothic Hall. The paintings on its walls are dedicated to scenes from the history of Bruges. The Gothic hall serves as a meeting place for the city council, marriages are registered here, and it is open to tourists. In the Renaissance hall, you can see a luxurious 16th-century fireplace made of wood, alabaster and marble.
The Town Hall building also houses a branch of the City Museum of Bruges.