Town Hall • Grote Markt
The town hall is Leuven's pride and joy. Moreover, it's one of the best-known Gothic town halls worldwide. It took three architects and thirty years to build it. Leuven's 'Hall of Fame' features 235 statues, which were only added to the façade after 1850. The Saint Peter's Church is located directly opposite the Town Hall.
AttentionThe Town Hall is currently closed for repairs and renovations
Re-purposing and restauration
By 2029, the Town Hall will be an open house where Leuven residents, visitors, and tourists will be welcome. A place where you can discover stories about Leuven and reflect on the city’s future. Discover the future plans here.
Tip
For now, the Town Hall cannot be visited inside, but not to worry! You can admire the town hall's Gothic sculpture facade and learn more about the history of the surrounding Grote Markt during the daily ILUVLeuven Walk.
How to get there?
- Address: Grote Markt, 3000 Leuven • location on map
- By bus
Bus stop Rector De Somerplein
All busses in direction of the city centre
Route planner
- On foot or by bike
Distance from the train station: 1,1 km
Distance from Visit Leuven: 150 m
- By car
Parkings in the neighbourhood: Ladeuzeplein & Heilig Hart
Accessibility
The Grote Markt is accessible for wheelchair users. The ground consists of fairly flat cobblestones, with a gutter or manhole cover here and there.
