Belfort, Brugge - Belgium
Posted by: superstein
N 51° 12.546 E 003° 13.340
31U E 515530 N 5673101
The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges
Waymark Code: WMB86B
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 04/18/2011
Views: 51
The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-metre-high building, which leans about a metre to the east.
To the sides and back of the tower stands the former market hall, a rectangular building only 44 m broad but 84 m deep, with an inner courtyard. The belfry, accordingly, is also known as the Halletoren (tower of the halls).
The building is a central feature of the 2008 film In Bruges. - sourde Wikkipedia
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 272.00
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Opening times and fees: Daily between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Parking Area: N 51° 12.610 W 003° 13.332
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.