The Belfry

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Historisch centrum/Torens-site

[Belfort ]

The Belfry is the proudest symbol of the city’s independence. The civil privileges that the city received in 1180 are still kept in the tower. The Cloth Hall was built onto the side of the Belfry. In a euphoric Brabant Gothic style, this monument glorifies the industry to which the city owes so much. At the corner of the Cloth Hall is an old jailer’s lodge.

The façade is adorned with the ‘Mammelokker’ which depicts the legend of Cimon who was condemned to starve to death. He was saved by his daughter who fed him daily from her breast (‘mamme’: breast - ‘lokken’: suck). The Belfry is the middle of the famous three-tower row, together with the Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and the Saint Nicholas’ Church.

Entrance fee

Adults: € 5,00
Discount (groups of min. 15 p, +55 years, students): € 3,75
Free: Children -19 years
Accessible with a museum pass
Guided visit: €3,00

Opening hours

Every day from 10h. until 18h.
Tickets on sale until 30’ before closing time
Every day guided visit 15.30 h in Dutch and English
Max. 25p.

Contact address

Sint-Baafsplein
9000 Gent
T. + 32 9 375 31 61 (9.00 - 12.30)
gsm + 32 477 74 28 30
www.belfortgent.be