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Belfort<br> Sightseeing in Ghent picture - The Belfort (13th century) was a symbol of the power of the gilds and the city. In the lowest room were kept the charts and documents granting privileges to the city and its merchants. The carillon in the tower has 44 bells. The huge copper dragon on top dates from 1377.
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The Belfort (13th century) was a symbol of the power of the gilds and the city. In the lowest room were kept the charts and documents granting privileges to the city and its merchants. The carillon in the tower has 44 bells. The huge copper dragon on top dates from 1377.
Western Europe
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