A narrow, steep staircase of steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the meter-high building, which leans about a meter to the east. The 83 meter high belfry or hallstower halletoren is Bruges' most well-known landmark and its most symbolic civil monument.
The first tower, however, was destroyed by fire in The present octagonal lantern was added to the tower between en The wooden spire that crowned the tower was again destroyed by fire in en After the last fire it was never rebuilt. Nowadays, the belfry tower charms the visitor with the lovely music of a carillion, which consists of 47 bells. Like in most cities of the Low Countries the belfry tower was the place where the important documents of the city were preserved.
At the same time such towers were used as watchtowers. Inside hung bells, each bell having a distinct sound and function e. There is a possibility to climb the belfry tower but you should be aware that some passages on the stairs are quite narrow.
Only a limited number of people is allowed in the tower at the same time. The carillon underwent restorative works in Certain bells were recast, and others were added. The carillon is made of 55 bells. Any kind of music can be played on it. At present, the belfry in Tournai has 2 bells, the Bancloque kg and the Timbre kg , and a carillon of 55 bells, of which 30 came from the Tournai foundries Barbieux and Michiels, which are no longer there today.
Proud of its new voice, it rings out joyful notes during the concerts held on Sunday afternoon from Easter to the end of September, and in December.
Note that the belfry of Tournai is one of the few places in Belgium where you can watch a live carillon performance, if you're willing to climb stairs! The city is easily accessible by car E42 and A16 motorways and by train from Brussels 1h10 , Lille 30 minutes , Paris and London 2h.
Please check official websites for more information. Your browser is out of date. Kids up to 5 years can visit free of charge. Take the time to read the informational panels and tell the kids more about everything you see in the tower. This will make the visit more special for them. Our boys were mostly impressed by the huge carillon drum and the sound of the clocks. It rings every 15 minutes and we were just under the bells when they rang.
I had to lift them up in order to show them the Market Square beneath us. They could see a lot by themselves, just the view right under the tower was difficult. Credit cards are accepted. More info on the official website of Musea Brugge.
TIP: If you are staying longer and are planning to visit several museums in Bruges, it might be worthwhile getting the Musea Brugge Card. Where is the entrance: The entrance to the Belfry can be found at the inner courtyard, at the back of the tower accessed via the archway from the Market Square. Good thing is that these stairs also count for the total of , so once you get the tickets, you only have more stairs to go.
How much time do you need: Count at least 30 minutes for a visit to the Belfry. This does not include waiting times which can get very long because the number of people allowed inside the tower is limited due to a narrow staircase. Add a few minutes on top for admiring the views and catching your breath, and then about 10 minutes to walk back down.
It might take longer if there are many people and you might have to wait for others to pass on the stairs. Accessibility: Bruges Belfry is not accessible to people with limited mobility. There is no elevator and you have to be able to climb hundreds of stairs. Facilities: There are public bathroom facilities 0. Are you on Pinterest? Pin this image! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Belfry of Bruges.
Belfort has been the symbol Bruges for centuries. View of the Market Square from the Belfry Tower.
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