Belfry of Kortrijk
The Belfry of Kortrijk (Dutch: Belfort van Kortrijk) is a medieval bell tower in the historical centre of Kortrijk, Belgium. One of the city's most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase, accessible by the public without any entry fee, leads to the top of the building, which nowadays leans about a bit to the west. In 1999, the belfry was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France site, in recognition of the civil, not religious, importance and architecture of the belfries in the region.
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Grote Markt, Kortrijk
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N 50.827833333333 ° | E 3.2649166666667 ° |
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Grote Markt
Grote Markt
8500 Kortrijk (Kortrijk)
West Flanders, Belgium
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