In the heart of the city is the Cloth Hall, the most important witness to the rich Herentals past. The building was built at the beginning of the fifteenth century by wealthy wool weavers and cloth makers for their trade. In 1512 the building was almost completely destroyed by fire. In 1534 the reconstruction was a fact. Over time, many repairs and renovations were made to the town hall. The last major renovation dates from 2010. The belfry is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

March 31, 2021

The Lakenhal is a sober rectangular building. The height of the tower is approximately 35 meters. A carillon has hung in the belfry tower since the middle of the sixteenth century. The fifty bells together weigh almost four tons. The carillon is still regularly played.

The oldest sources call the building the “gulden huys”, “meethuys” or “loothuys”. Around 1430 the building was officially given the name 'town hall'. Since 1998 it has been officially called Cloth Hall. The belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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PinionRadlerJan

May 24, 2024

Beautiful square and the Cloth Hall is worth seeing. Unfortunately it was quite rainy today.

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Henne

December 28, 2024

Right next to the historic town hall there is a great and large square with various places to stop for a bite to eat.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

September 23, 2025

In the heart of Herentals stands the Cloth Hall, the most important witness to Herentals' rich past. The building was built in the early fifteenth century by wealthy wool weavers and cloth makers to conduct their trade. In 1512, the building was almost completely destroyed by fire. Reconstruction was completed in 1534. Over the years, the town hall has undergone numerous repairs and renovations. The last major renovation took place in 2010.

The Cloth Hall is a simple, rectangular building. The tower is approximately 35 meters high. Since the mid-sixteenth century, a carillon has hung in the belfry. The fifty bells together weigh almost four tons. The carillon is still played regularly.

The oldest sources refer to the building as the "gulden huys," "meethuys," or "loothuys." Around 1430, the building was officially given the name "town hall." Since 1998, it has officially been called the Cloth Hall. The belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Cloth Hall now serves a socio-cultural purpose, regularly hosting exhibitions and concerts. During exhibitions, the Cloth Hall is freely accessible. The belfry is not open to the public.

Source: herentals.be/lakenhal

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