Belfry of Kortrijk
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Belfry of Kortrijk
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The Belfry of 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
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Medieval bell tower and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kortrijk, Belgium
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfry_of_Kortrijk
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2023-02-23T11:14:14Z
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