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Bell tower built between 1313 & 1380 with a number of later additions & key role in the city's past.
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Reviews — 8
It is an interesting place to visit and a historically educational place. You will see the city from a bird's eye view.
4-star experience for me, as it's definitely not that impressive for the tax you pay. Nice view and some floors of small history and bells, but overall that's it.
Something to note: try to be on the second floor around exact hour like xx:00 to hear really nice music coming from the bell!
Something to note: try to be on the second floor around exact hour like xx:00 to hear really nice music coming from the bell!
Beautiful view of the Ghent and close by cathedrals and markets from up top. There are around 250 stairs and they get narrower as you go up. So, preferably take the lift while going to the top and come down via the stairs. The top may get also get crowded if you don't follow this path because that's how the markers are set up. There are also chambers which you can visit while coming down that talk about the history of the Belfry.
The most beautiful place I’ve seen from all the traveling I’ve done especially around Christmas and holiday time. Would highly recommend!
Excellent experience, the lift really helps on the way up! Typically tight walking and steps, not for the faint hearted, impressive dragon weather vane and bells, amazing views even on a murky grey day, great history. Very good value at €11 each (Dec 2023).
Worth the money more when it’s a clear day! I knew that I had to go up the tower when the day was sunny, and it’s rarely is in the winter. The bell tower interesting stories on the up, you could even catch the music being played.
Good experience and view of the city. We came during the raining day and the small narrow passage on top was flooding. A little hard to walk while it was dripping water from the top.
There is not much to view in the actual tower. And people were walking in both directions on the narrow, slippery stair cases. Kind of scary but still interesting. I wish there were more exhibits inside the tower, especially for the price. You are really just paying for the view.
There is not much to view in the actual tower. And people were walking in both directions on the narrow, slippery stair cases. Kind of scary but still interesting. I wish there were more exhibits inside the tower, especially for the price. You are really just paying for the view.
