belfried

The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium; the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Its height of 91 metres makes it the tallest belfry in Belgium. The belfry of Ghent, together with its attached buildings, belongs to the set of Belfries of Belgium and France, a UN…
The Belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium; the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Its height of 91 metres makes it the tallest belfry in Belgium. The belfry of Ghent, together with its attached buildings, belongs to the set of Belfries of Belgium and France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Location: Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium
  • Part of: Belfries of Belgium and France
  • Area: 0.182 ha (0.45 acres)
  • Criteria: Cultural: (ii), (iv)
  • Reference: 943bis-008
  • Inscription: 1999 (23rd Session)
  • Extensions: 2005
Data from: en.wikipedia.org