Belfry of Ghent
Medieval bell tower and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ghent, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[3] The belfry of Ghent, together with its attached buildings, belongs to the set of Belfries of Belgium and France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[4]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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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 |
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