Belfry of Bruges
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Belfry of Bruges seen from the Markt | |
Interactive map of Belfry of Bruges | |
| Location | Bruges, Belgium |
| Part of | Belfries of Belgium and France |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv) |
| Reference | 943bis-008 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
| Extensions | 2005 |
| Coordinates | 51°12′30″N 3°13′29″E / 51.20833°N 3.22472°E |
Belfry of Bruges Location of Belfry of Bruges in Belgium | |
The Belfry of Bruges (Dutch: Belfort van Brugge) is a medieval bell tower in the 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 dangers.