• The Belfry of Ghent (Dutch: Belfort van Gent) is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium...
  • The Cloth Hall, built onto the Belfry, was completed in 1907. The flamboyant Brabant Gothic style of the Cloth Hall is an ode to the industry to which Ghent...
  • In 1442, the Ghent Belfry took over this important function. When a fire was detected by one of the watchmen or when an enemy approached, the alarm bell...
  • At 8 euros, Ghent Belfry is not as expensive as the one at Bruges and doesn't include the continual struggle of stairs.
  • The Belfry of Ghent together with the Cloth Hall belongs since 1999 to the UNESCO World Heritage. The belfry is daily open to the public from 10am to 18pm.
  • The belfry of Ghent, together with its attached buildings, belongs to the set of belfries of Belgium and France inscribed on UNESCO"s World Heritage List.
  • The museum features displays on the history of Ghent and the Belfry, as well as a collection of artifacts from the tower.
  • Flanders has 23 belfries, but Ghent’s the only one with a dragon on top. Climb the Belfry of Ghent’s stairs or take a leisurely trip up the lift for 360 views of the city.
  • Together with St. Nicholas' Church and St. Bavo's Cathedral, the belfry defines the Ghent skyline.
  • The Belfry is easily accessible by public transport or car, and its central location makes it a must-visit for anyone in Ghent.
  • The tower in Ghent, the Belfry, was built starting in 1313 and was used for over four hundred years as a watch tower.
  • The Ghent Belfry is located near St. Baafs Square and is the middle tower of the famous row of towers in Ghent and impresses with a height of 95 metres.
  • The Belfry of Ghent towers proudly over the historic city, standing as a monumental landmark that signifies autonomy and freedom.