The city hall of Ghent is one of the most impressive buildings in the city. The design of the iconic structure is distinctive as two parts of it look quite different, the market-side part in Renaissance style, while the portal part is the epitome of elaborate Gothic design; It is worth noting that the variation in design was not intended and was merely a result of later additions after the original structure had already been erected around 1519–39; Tourists and residents visit it to learn about its history and contemplate its charming architecture.