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Belfort (Belfry & Carillon)

The most important of Bruges’ towers stands 83 metres tall. It houses, amongst other things, a carillon with 47 melodious bells. In the reception area, waiting visitors can discover all kinds of interesting information about the history and working of this unique world-heritage protected belfry. Those who take on the challenge of climbing the tower can pause for a breather on the way up in the old treasury, where the city’s charters, seal and public funds were kept during the Middle Ages, and also at the level of the impressive clock or in the carillonneur’s chamber. Finally, after a tiring 366 steps, your efforts will be rewarded with a breath-taking and unforgettable panoramic view of Bruges and her surroundings.

History

The belfry forms part of a 13th century complex of halls, which served as a warehouse and a market hall in the Middle Ages. This impressive building is 83 metres tall and is composed of two connected square brick sections from the 13th century, surmounted by an octagonal lantern tower made of sand-lime brick (1482-1486). Until 1741, a 19-metre high wooden spire crowned the tower. Belfries have symbolic meaning and bear witness to the confidence that cities felt during the late Middle Ages. Besides this they belong to the oldest examples of medieval, civilian, and public architecture. They have been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1999.

The belfry tower is over 83 metres tall. Climb the 366 steps to the top and discover on the way a treasury, an impressive clockwork mechanism, and a carillon with 47 bells. Your achievement will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Bruges and the surrounding countryside.

Collection

Highlights are the wrought iron gates from 1300, the ‘Triumphant Bell’ by bell caster Melchior de Haze, the carillon drum dating from 1748, the tower’s clockwork mechanism, and the carillon’s 47 bells. From the tower room you can see the carillonist’s keyboard.

Museum

The main reason to climb the 366 steps is for the panoramic view from the top. On the way up you pass the former treasury of the belfry where the City archives were kept in the Middle Ages. On the ‘stenen vloer’ (stone floor) you can learn more about the bells and the carillon. Higher still you will find yourself at eye level with the ‘Triumphant Bell’ and the clockwork mechanism.

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Carillon & Seasonal concerts (summer 2018)

Time information

from 01-01-2019 to 31-12-2019
Monday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Thursday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Friday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Saturday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Sunday 09:30 - 18:00 h
additional opening dates
  • 30 May 2019 ( 09:30 - 13:00 h )
  • 24 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 16:00 h )
  • 31 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 16:00 h )
additional closing dates
  • 1 January 2019
  • 25 December 2019
  • 24 April 2019
  • 25 April 2019
Access until 1 hour before closing time. For safety reasons, only a limited number of persons will be allowed to visit the tower at the same time. Reservations are not possible. Each visitor has to wait in line. Please consider a certain waiting period.

Groups

from 01-01-2019 to 31-12-2019
Monday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Thursday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Friday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Saturday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Sunday 09:30 - 18:00 h
additional opening dates
  • 30 May 2019 ( 09:30 - 13:00 h )
  • 24 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 16:00 h )
  • 31 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 16:00 h )
additional closing dates
  • 1 January 2019
  • 25 December 2019
  • 24 April 2019
  • 25 April 2019
Access until 1 hour before closing time. For safety reasons, only a limited number of persons will be allowed to visit the tower at the same time. Reservations are not possible. Each visitor has to wait in line. Please consider a certain waiting period.

Schools

from 01-01-2019 to 31-12-2019
Monday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Thursday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Friday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Saturday 09:30 - 18:00 h
Sunday 09:30 - 18:00 h
additional opening dates
  • 30 May 2019 ( 09:30 - 13:00 h )
  • 24 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 16:00 h )
  • 31 December 2019 ( 09:30 - 16:00 h )
additional closing dates
  • 1 January 2019
  • 25 December 2019
  • 24 April 2019
  • 25 April 2019
Access until 1 hour before closing time. For safety reasons, only a limited number of persons will be allowed to visit the tower at the same time. Reservations are not possible. Each visitor has to wait in line. Please consider a certain waiting period.

Price information

Individuals

seniors 65+ € 10,00
youth up to 25 years € 10,00
children up to 5 years € 0,00
Friends of Musea Brugge € 0,00
Musea Brugge Card € 0,00

Locatie

Markt 7 , Brugge
directions
Belfort (Belfry & Carillon) is een filmlocatie.

Location

Accessibility
  • Establishment partly accessible Establishment partly accessible
  • Toilets accessible Toilets accessible

Contact & Informatie

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Tourist information

Tel. +32 (0)50 44 46 46

visitbruges@brugge.be 

 

Secrets of Bruges

Infokantoren

  • Information office Markt (Historium)
    Markt 1 8000 Brugge Today van 10:00 tot 17:00
  • Information office 't Zand (Concertgebouw)
    't Zand 34 8000 Brugge Today van 10:00 tot 17:00
  • Information office Stationsplein (Station)
    Stationsplein 8000 Brugge Today van 10:00 tot 17:00

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