Belfry of Ghent

The Belfry of Ghent is a 91-metre medieval tower that, together with the Cloth Hall, belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage. The tower, built between 1313 and 1380, symbolises Ghent's civic liberties and offers a spectacular view over the historic city centre. The belfry houses the famous Triomfante bell and the dragon that has crowned the city's silhouette for centuries.

Accessibility of the Belfry is remarkably good for a historic monument. A modern lift takes visitors from the ground floor up to just below the viewing platform at the top. The main entrance is level and the ticket office has a lowered counter. Note: the last few metres to the bell chamber and the highest point involve narrow stairs, so the absolute summit remains inaccessible for wheelchair users. The substructure and the Cloth Hall Square are fully accessible.

An adapted toilet is available nearby on the Sint-Baafsplein. Parking for people with reduced mobility is possible in the underground Kouter or Vrijdagmarkt car parks, both a short distance away. The area around the Belfry is largely traffic-free with smoothed cobblestones; some older cobble strips may have unevenness. A visit combines perfectly with nearby Saint Bavo's Cathedral and the Gravensteen.