Belfry

Belfry

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Belfry

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Location: Brugge, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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September 4, 2025

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For centuries, the Belfry, with the City Hall at its feet, has watched over Bruges. The building, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. This iconic symbol of Bruges' power, prosperity, and freedom in the Middle Ages has been a recognizable landmark in the city's skyline ever since. 366 steps lead up to the bell chamber in the 83-meter-high tower. The tower is older than the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower, and Big Ben.

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Peter T. 🚴🥾🏝️🚢

January 29, 2026

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Medieval bell tower with 366 steps to the viewing platform; there is no elevator. Admission is €15.

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Stefan Rüger

August 12, 2026

Hiking

The Belfry of Bruges (Belford) is 83 m high and is integrated into the City Halls (Stadshallen) on Bruges' central market square (Grote Markt). It was built, like them, in the 13th century. In the late Middle Ages, the tower, which towered over all the city's buildings, demonstrated the power of the self-confident, wealthy bourgeoisie and served as a fire watch. Even today, no new building is allowed to tower over it.

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