Belfry of Bruges Bell Tower
Posted by: RuiJSDuarte
N 51° 12.500 E 003° 13.485
31U E 515699 N 5673016
The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium..
Waymark Code: WMCXVZ
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 10/24/2011
Views: 72
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.
Address of Tower: Market-place of Bruges Bruges, Flandres Belgium
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 49
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes
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