Belfry of Ghent
The Belfry of Ghent (Dutch: Belfort van Gent) 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 (299 ft) 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.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Belfry of Ghent, beside cloth hall and (smaller) Mammelokker | |
| Official name | Belfort, Lakenhal en Mammelokker (ancienne prison) |
| Location | Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium |
| Part of | Belfries of Belgium and France |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv) |
| Reference | 943bis-008 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
| Extensions | 2005 |
| Area | 0.182 ha (0.45 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 700 ha (1,700 acres) |
| Coordinates | 51°3′14″N 3°43′31″E |
Location of Belfry of Ghent in Belgium | |
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