The Belfry, the pride of Bruges and the Market’s most famous building, is a sight not to be missed in our city. In 1999 UNESCO classified it as World heritage, together with 55 other belfries across Europe. While the tower was also used for practical purposes, it is primarily a symbol of the wealth, power and freedom of the city. It is also slightly skewed.Before becoming one of the three famous towers of Bruges, the Belfort underwent many transformations. The original year of construction is hard to establish, but the bottom part is probably from the 13thcentury. The spire itself burned down several times and was not given the neogothic finish until the 19thcentury, which we can admire to this time. What used to be the spire became the octagonal crown.
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