The clock on the town hall in Leiden on Friday brought to a standstill, as a starting point for the work of the coming period will be held at the town hall.
in The coming days, the 57-metre-high tower from the outside on the town hall and the town hall clock, with the bells to give.
Alderman, Cheer up Brad, the town hall clock is stopped. On the 5th of February begins with the removal of the bells, and then they’re on the 17th of February, with a large crane from a tower to be raised. It is expected that the maintenance work on the tower at the end of this year.
In the tower of the town hall, and hang a total of 49 bells, the largest of which more than 6,000 kilograms in weight. The last renovation of the tower was carried out in 1969. The point of view of safety and preservation, is now in great need of maintenance.
This type of maintenance is carried out simultaneously with the renovation and adaptation of the building. In addition to the hall itself, and the bell tower, the façade of the town hall, to be addressed with the monumental chamber have been restored.
there will Also be a new pole, so as to be seen from the tower, it can be flagged.
