Let's take a look at the most beautiful building in the world: Leuven City Hall!
Even though it was inspired by the town hall of Bruges, I personally prefer this one.
But don't tell anyone from Bruges!
Because of all the statues adorning this building, people tend to call it the "Leuven Pantheon",
but few know that initially there were no statues on it at all.
The statues were added later in the 19th century under the recommendation
of none other than the famous French poet Victor Hugo.
Constructed in the 15th century this building is the city's third town hall.
The first town hall was located on the "Oude Markt" or Old Market square.
More than 500 years later, the present-day building is known for being one of the most impressive
town halls in the world. Take your time to take in the full building.
Especially notice its Gothic style, showing refined detail and harmonious proportions.
You've got 5 seconds to guess the number of statues on this hall...
There are 236 of them!
Let me introduce them to you: at the bottom you can see sculptures of the city's co-founders,
artists, scientists and other famous people.
When we go up we have the patron saints and the representatives of the municipal liberties.
Have I convinced you that this is the most beautiful building in the world?
Come on, follow me!