• Belfry of Ghent, Saint Nicholas' Church in the background. The gilded copper Dragon on top of the Ghent tower, constructed in 1377–1378 [1].
  • The Belfry tower is an absolute must-see! Climb the stairs, listen to the chiming sound of the carillon and enjoy the view of the vibrant city of Ghent.
  • The Belfry of Ghent is one of the most significant buildings that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over Europe.
  • The Belfry has good views of Ghent from above once you get up all the stairs. ... Well, the Belfry of Ghent was built in 1313 as a symbol of the city’s independence.
  • Our recommendations in Belfry of Ghent. Self guided tour with interactive city game of Ghent. ... How to get there. Belfry of Ghent Ghent Belgium.
  • The Belfry of Ghent is a 95-meter high bell tower in the center of the Belgian city of Ghent. ... Alongside the belfry, there is also the Ghent cloth hall.
  • 1. Climb the Belfry of Ghent: The Belfry of Ghent is open to the public and visitors can climb the 366 steps to the top for a great view of the city.
  • The first account for the construction of Ghent’s Belfry dates back to 1313. You may infer that construction started in that year.
  • The Belfry of Ghent stands tall and proud, a symbol of civic pride and architectural prowess in the heart of this historic Belgian city.