The multifunctional, open city hall is an architectural masterpiece by Robbrecht & Daem / Marie-José Van Hee architects.
Particularly striking are the roof structure and the use of glass, wood and concrete. There is room for concerts, dance performances and markets.
A 'grand café' is hidden under the city hall: this semi-underground Belfry City Café and City Restaurant is already a bustling catering place with space for 300 people. You can enjoy a drink, a dish of the day or an à la carte menu.
The city park on the lower level, The Green, is delimited by a stone wall. Here you can rest, read or stroll around. Stairs and ramps connect the park with the higher street levels. Diagonal footpaths connect the Donkersteeg with the Mageleinstraat and Cataloniastraat, and invite you to shop and stroll.
Source of the Kneeling
These naked youths look at themselves in the water of the fountain. The Greek mythological figure Narcissus also did this, out of love for himself. When the artwork was placed here in 1937, the bourgeoisie thought it was immoral. Today nobody is shocked by those naked boys. Artist George Minne was inspired by the figurines on Gothic buildings.
Source: Visitgent