TOWN HALL OF MONS

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Address:

Grand-Place 22
7000 MONS
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Tel.:+32 (0) 65 33 55 80

Fax:+32 (0) 65 35 63 36

The oldest part of the Town Hall, located in the heart of the city, was constructed between 1458 and 1477. Although primarily built during the 2nd half of the 15th c., it retains a rather accentuated Gothic style strongly resembling the Collegiate Church of Saint Waudru. Of particular interest are the reception Chambers, built between the 16th and 18th-19th c. The Mayor's Chamber contains a collection of masterpieces of Mons silversmiths, as well as tapestries dating from the 17th c. These tapestries were actually a gift to the town from Louis XIV, the King of France, after the siege of 1691. The Mayor's garden, located behind the main building, is a picturesque and beautiful spot, containing, most notably, the "Ropieur" fountain, a bronze work representing a young lad from the town.

Comment:

Visits inside the building have to be requested by writing to the Tourist Office (Grand-Place 22 - 7000 Mons or ot3@ville.mons.be); in July and August visits are organized daily at 2.30 p.m.
Other telephone number: 065/33 34 88.
Visits only for groups.

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