Het Belfort Van Gent (Belfry of Ghent)
Ghent (Gent) · Belgium
From collectors
The 298 foot (91 meter) high belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city center of Ghent. The other two belong to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church. Through the centuries, it has served not only as a bell tower to announce the time and various warnings, but also as a fortified watchtower and town treasury. Construction of the tower began in 1313 to the design of master mason Jan van Haelst, whose plans are still preserved in a museum. Around the year of 1380, the gilded dragon, brought from Brugges, assumed its place atop the tower. The uppermost parts of the building have been rebuilt several times, in part to accommodate the growing number of bells. A visit to the belfry, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, takes you from the lower 'secreet' to the tour at the very top of the tower. There you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city from all four directions.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 10.00 (10:00 am) to 18.00 (6:00 pm). July 1st to August 31st, the Belfry is open until 20.00 (8:00 pm). Closed January 1, 2, and December 25, 26, 31.
Admission: Basic rate €11, Seniors 65+ years old and groups of 15 or more €9, Youth (13 to 18 years old) €2.20, Free under 13 years old and for companions of disabled persons.
There is no parking on-site.
Token machine 1 is inside the tower on the ground floor at the exit from the tour in the same room as the ticket counter. You may have to pay admission to access the machine. Cost to dispense: €2 each design (Machine accepts €2 coin, €1 coins, €.50 coins, €.20 coins or €.10 coins. Machine does not give change). Designs:
1) Obverse: The Ghent belfry tower and the Dragon of Gent with 'Belfort Gent'.
2) Obverse: Three towers of Ghent: Belfort, Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas Church with 'Gent'.
Reverse for both tokens: The letter B in the outline of Belgium surrounded by 10 stars with 'National Tokens® 2025 Belgian Heritage'.
G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N51° 3' 12.8046" N Longitude: 3° 43' 29.6688" E
Google Maps coordinates: 3P3F+GW Ghent, Belgium
August 2, 2025. The tokens are of great quality. MWHTH
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Token Machine 1 - Inside the entry lobby | 2 | Token |
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