- 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.
- In 1425, the Cloth Hall was built just aside the Belfry of Ghent. It took until the early 1900s for the building to be completely finished!
- Together with St. Nicholas' Church and St. Bavo's Cathedral, the belfry defines the Ghent skyline. ... In cooperation with District09. Copyright. The city of Ghent.
- The Ghent Belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the city's prosperity and independence. ... to. The Belfry of Ghent.
- Perched between St Bavos Cathedral and St Nicholas' Church, the Belfry of Ghent holds a special place in the community's heart.
- 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, together with its connected homes, belongs to the set of belfries of Belgium and France inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Take a picture of the Belfry of Ghent that is straight out of a fairy tale. Let yourself get lost in Sint-Baaf's Cathedral with its unique interior and imposing exterior.
- Home » Belgium» Gent» The Belfry of Ghent. ... The tower in Ghent, the Belfry, was built starting in 1313 and was used for over four hundred years as a watch tower.