Dinghuis

The Dinghuis is a building in downtown Maastricht, Netherlands, constructed at the end of the 15th century.
The building was constructed in the gothic style of architecture. The northern façade, built around 1470, is timber-framed, and the main façade, built of Namur stone, has a pediment containing a grand clock face. At the top of the steeply sloped roof is a tower that was once used as a lookout.
The Dinghuis served mainly administrative and judicial functions, and its cellars contained gaols for holding prisoners. In 1713, the Dinghuis also served as a theater. Today, it is home to the town's visitor center.