Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
6 expert reviews
“Ghent’s soaring, Unesco-listed, 14th-century belfry is topped by a large dragon.”
– Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
"Many Belgium cities feature bell towers centrally located, some of which visitors can still climb to the top, like this one...self-guided tour of the belfry includes learning about how bells go. "
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The massive outline of the 91m-high belfry, topped by a dragon, symbolises the power of Ghent's medieval guilds."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This castle was built by Philip of Alsace, Count of Flanders...visitors can see the Romanesque gallery and fine rooms of the Count's House. One chamber contains a collection of instruments of torture."
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Note the fine view of Ghent and its surroundings from the top of the keep.
Frommer's
"Just across the square from the cathedral, in the heart of Ghent, the richly ornate Gothic Cloth Hall and Belfry tower above it together form a glorious medieval ensemble"
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