Belfry of Ghent

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Timings : Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last ticket sale at 5:20 PM).
Extended Summer Hours (July 1 – August 31): Open until 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:20 PM).

Entry Fee : General Admission: EUR 11
Discounted Rate (EUR 9):
Groups of 15+ people
Teachers (with valid teacher ID)
Reduced Rate (EUR 5):
Residents of Ghent
Holders of a UiTPAS (Ghent region)
Students (19–25 years old) with valid student ID
Youth Rate (EUR 2.20):
Teens (13–18 years old)
Ghent residents (19–25 years old) with valid student ID
UiTPAS holders with a social rate
Free Entry:
Children (under 12 years old)
Ghent residents (up to 18 years old)
Primary & secondary school students in Ghent

Also Refered As:

Belfort van Gent

Belfry of Ghent, Ghent Overview

The Belfry of Ghent (Belfort van Gent) is a 91-meter-tall medieval bell tower situated between Saint Bavo's Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Recognized as the tallest belfry in Belgium, it offers one of the best panoramic views of the city. It houses a carillon of 54 bells, which chime at regular intervals. The dragon atop the spire has been a symbol of Ghent since the 14th century and is said to guard the city.

Constructed between 1313 and 1380, the Belfry served multiple purposes: housing municipal archives, acting as a treasury, and functioning as a watchtower. Its design reflects Gothic architecture, featuring a central spire topped with a bronze dragon—a symbol of Ghent since 1377. The attached Cloth Hall, built between 1425 and 1445, underscores the city's medieval commercial prominence.

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