This bell tower dominates the Bruges skyline so you can see it almost everywhere within the old city boundaries. As such, when you climb it you get a terrific view of Bruges. You can see out of the tower on all sides and we’d recommend doing this at the start of your break so you can see just how compact the city is. You can also see from here how much effort has gone into keeping all the buildings as unspoilt as possible. There are a lot of stairs by the way, so take a deep breath before climbing! This is an extract from our free Bruges City Guide.
The view from Bruges Belfry
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BRUGES BELFRY
The Belfry is also known as “Brugge Belfort”. It dates back to medieval times and inside are 47 bells, some of which you get to see on the climb up the 366 steps. If you’re worried about the climb, there are resting points along the way so you can take your time.
The bells
The Belfry is open daily 9.30am – 5pm except Monday. Admission is 8 Euros per person but concessions are also available. The Belfry is located in the huge central Market place (Markt) and is therefore easy to find
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Brugge Belfort, Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium.
Tel: +32 50 448 686 (Tourist Office)
MORE ON BRUGES BELFRY
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