Het Oude Stadhuis or Old Town Hall, is one of Nijmegen's most important cultural highlights. Originally built in 1553, Oude Stadhuis is in reality part of a complex of houses built during the 14th century which was later extended and redeveloped by various Dutch architects such as Herman van Herengrave and Pierre Cuypers. Like many buildings of Nijmegen, Old Town Hall fell victim to WWII bombings and was later restored in the 40s and early the 50s. The complex boasts traditional Dutch architecture and is also famous for its medieval catacombs and historical torture chambers which can be visited today on a daily basis.