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Belfry Tower (Belfort)

Markt Square, Bruges, Belgium
Description: This medieval belltower is the high point of the historical center of Bruges and one of the city's most prominent symbols. In addition to its role as a belfry, the tower has served as a treasury and archives, and functio...Read More
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Belfry Tower (Belfort) Reviews

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Belfry (Belfort)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Love2Travel2011 from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • May 21, 2011
Belfry (Belfort)
Quote: As we spent New Year's Eve a few days in Bruges, we looked at some sites in the city. So we got on the course, Belfort, I would like to report on today ...Immediately on the market of Bruges Old Town is the site, which is probably the most striking.... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal The city of Bruges

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The Belfort - Views

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • July 1, 2006
The Belfort - Views
Quote: The phrase “No pain, no gain” quite aptly fits the climb to the top of the Belfort. First for the pain part! The 366 steps of the spiral stone and wooden staircase are a little hard on the feet—and the thigh muscles! However, there are places where... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges - The Epitome of Charm

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The Belfort

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • July 1, 2006
The Belfort
Quote: If you get lost in some of the attractive narrow streets of Bruges see if you can spot the distinctive shape of the Belfort standing out above the buildings as it is a useful focal point to lead you back to the Market.The Belfort looks like the sort... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges - The Epitome of Charm

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The Belfry of Bruges

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Monique Witsel from Switzerland, Switzerland
  • March 29, 2006
The Belfry of Bruges
Quote: In the ancient town of Bruges,In the quaint old Flemish city,As the evening shades descended,Low and loud and sweetly blended,Low at times and loud at times,And changing like a poet's rhymes,Rang the beautiful wild chimesFrom the Belfry in the... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal 1 Week Romantic Getaway

The Belfrey

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rossiste from Seattle, Washington, Afghanistan
  • December 17, 2004
Quote: OR the Belfort: Be ready to climb some stairs! A lot of stairs. 366 to be exact. And like most towers you come across in Europe that date back in time, the stairs seem to get steeper, narrower, and smaller the higher you go. Not good if you... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges side trip from Amsterdam

The Belfrey

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • September 19, 2004
The Belfrey
Quote: Dominating Market Square is the 13th century Belfort (or Belfry). It is a stunning octagonal tower where the city's medieval charter of rights is held. On the ground floor are rotating exhibits. When we were there, the exhibit was selected works... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Charming Bruges

Belry Tower

  • 2 out of 5 stars by morgause from Amsterdam
  • March 13, 2003
Quote: Climb up to the Belry to get a view of the square. The entry fee is a little pricey, about 5 Euro, but it's nice to take pictures up there and to get a layout of the town. At Christmas there's a small ice-skating rink and the picturesque houses are... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges Daytrip from Amsterdam

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The Belfrey

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Hoehel from Brugge, Belgium
  • August 11, 2002
The Belfrey
Quote: The Marketsquare is dominated by (in my opinion) the most beautiful of Bruges. The current tower was built between 1482 and 1486. However, the first tower was destroyed by fire in 1280. All the important papers of the city were preserved in the... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges2002

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Belfry Tower

  • 4 out of 5 stars by KarenG from Aiken, South Carolina
  • July 19, 2001
Belfry Tower
Quote: One of seemingly hundreds of narrow, ancient, spiral tower staircases we climbed during our three weeks in Europe, this one (like most of them) was worth the effort. The 366 steps were enough to feel like you worked, but not a problem for any of... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges for families

Belfry Tower

  • 4 out of 5 stars by joantri from seal beach, California
  • January 2, 2001
Belfry Tower
Quote: Take an easy climb up the 366 stairs of the Belfry tower built between the 13th and 15th centuries. You will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the main square. You also may hear the bells that are played only 3 times a week. It is... Read the full Belfry Tower (Belfort) review

From journal Bruges-Our Favorite Place!