![]() For the best view over Bruges, you can climb the 366 steps up to the top of the tower. Today, a carillon of 47 bells still hang in the tower. Construction of the bell tower began in 1282, and the crowning octagonal upper section was finally completed in 1482. The 83-meter-high belfry is one of the finest bell towers in Belgium and is entered from the Halle's inner courtyard. ![]() The building encloses a picturesque courtyard, and the balcony above the entrance was once used by the city fathers to promulgate their statutes to the populace assembled beneath. The Halle was begun in 1248 and twice enlarged, first in the 14th century and then again in the 16th century, and once functioned as the city's main market place. The south side of Bruges' Markt (the main square) is dominated by the Halle with the belfry –Bruges' most distinctive landmark – soaring above it. Climb to the Top of the Belfry (Belfort van Brugge) Bruges Halle and Belfry Plan your sightseeing in this magical city with our list of the top attractions and things to do in Bruges.ġ. Essential viewing should definitely include at least the main square with the belfry, Burg Square with the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and a trip on the canals. Tourists taking a walk through the narrow streets or a boat trip on the canals fall immediately under its spell, charmed by the atmosphere of, what is for many, the most delightful of all the cities of Flanders (the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium).īecause the center of Bruges is comparatively small, even those with only a day to spend sightseeing can expect to take away a good idea of all the major attractions. With its wealth of interesting old buildings and its canals, it's the best place to visit in the country for anyone interested in Belgium's history. ![]() ![]() If you're short of time on your Belgium travels, Bruges should be your number one stop. This is Belgium's most perfectly preserved medieval town, and its jaw-dropping, beautiful architecture attracts more than two million visitors every year. ![]()
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