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The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium.

The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-metre-high building, which leans about a metre to the east.
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Title:
The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium.
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The belfry of Bruges, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Bruges, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-metre-high building, which leans about a metre to the east.
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Album / World History Archive
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Image size:
3976 x 1914 px | 21.8 MB
Print size:
33.7 x 16.2 cm | 13.3 x 6.4 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
ARCHITECTURE • BELFRY • BELGIUM • BRUGES • BRUGGE • GOTHIC • TOWER