Belfry of Ghent
Belfry of Ghent
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Looming over the city of Ghent are three magnificent medieval towers; the one in the centre is the 91-metre tall belfry, which also makes it the tallest belfry in Belgium. (The other two are towers in Ghent are Saint Bavo Cathedra … Read more
Looming over the city of Ghent are three magnificent medieval towers; the one in the centre is the 91-metre tall belfry, which also makes it the tallest belfry in Belgium. (The other two are towers in Ghent are Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church). Constructed between 1313 and 1380 and now designated as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the belfry through the centuries has not only served as a bell tower for announcements but has also acted as a watchtower for the city. If you have some extra time, make sure you climb all the way up to enjoy some of the most fantastic vistas of the city skyline and the horizon.
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