Diksmuide Belfry

Description

Diksmuide belfry contains a 30-bell carillon and is one of the several belfries of Belgium and France that are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. The City Hall and neighbouring Saint Nicolas Church were completely rebuilt after World War I in the Gothic style of the 14th and 15th centuries.

The foundation stone of the town hall was laid in 1428. major renovations were carried out between 1567 and 1572. The construction of the neo-Gothic town hall took place between 1875 and 1880.