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Schoonhoven's town hall dates from 1452 and was built in the late Gothic style, complete with a wooden bell tower. It has been preserved as a national monument since its restoration between 1927 and 1929 and houses an impressive carillon with 50 bells, many of which were cast by Van den Gheyn. The building still serves as a wedding venue and a municipal landmark.
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The town hall of Schoonhoven is a town hall located at the 'Haven' in the centre of the city of Schoonhoven, in the Dutch province of South Holland.The town hall has a carillon with 50 bells. The building, originally built in Gothic style, dates from the 15th century but was heavily modified during restorations in 1776 and 1927, leaving little of its original character.In front of the town hall is a covered area and a star-shaped mosaic in the pavement, probably an old courthouse. Like the town hall, these have been designated as national monuments.
Source: Wikipedia
November 6, 2024
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