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The origins of the belfry of Sint-Truiden date back to 1366, when the influential cloth guild had a hall with belfry built of wood. The present stone tower dates from 1606. In that year, the superstructure of the tower with carillon was torn off by a storm. The same year the belfry was rebuilt. All the building material came from the area: marlstone from Zichem and the 51,200 bricks were purchased in Sint-Truiden itself #1.

In 1754-1755, the present city hall was built on the ground plane of the old hall. In 1934, the facades of this city hall were drastically altered. The plaster was removed to reveal the brick, and moldings of marlstone were added. These modifications were intended to give the whole a Renaissance appearance. The interior still preserves rooms with stucco and marble imitations, decorated with pilasters, friezes and medallions. The belfry of Sint-Truiden carries a carillon with 41 bells dating from 1754. The complex has been protected as a monument since 1939.

#1 2003, Flemish Belfries, Michiel Heirman, Davidsfonds Publishers, Leuven.

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City Hall opening hours

Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed on Carnival Monday

Every first Sunday of the month there is a free guided tour of City Hall at 2 pm. The belfry is not open to the public.