The historic town hall is the pride of the city of Louvain. Moreover, it is one of the most famous Gothic halls around the world. It took three engineers and thirty years to build it. The hall houses 236 statues that were added to the facade after 1850. Tours are organized to get to know the hall, a guide will tell you about the history of the creation of Gothic gems, and you will discover the story behind the carvings on the facade. After that, you can visit the foyer, the reception rooms, the large and small Gothic hall, the wedding hall, and the council hall.