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The Delft City Hall is a popular tourist attraction and historical monument to visit on the west side of Delft's large market square. It sits on the original site of the town hall built in the 13th century. The structure burnt in 1618. Only the tower and a few walls survived. It was designed and rebuilt in 1620 by Hendrich de Keyser, utilizing the surviving tower in the back of the building. It was modernized in the 1900s.

The Delft City Hall is an important and distinct example of Renaissance architecture. The exterior displays red shutters and detailed windows. The facade has structured columns, vaults, arches, and a beautiful balcony. The center attraction is the dome. Delft was a very rich city during medieval times, which is why there are so many details on the ceilings, roof, doors and windows. It has many decorated rooms and paintings from the 16th to 18th centuries.

It was the seat of power in the city and it holds all of the local political events. Today it is used as a public office holding council meetings and hosting weddings. The famous tower was used as a medieval prison, and it can be toured today and displays devices used to torture prisoners.