Belfry of Eeklo

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The Belfry of Eeklo is the youngest belfry on the Unesco World Heritage List. The history of City Hall itself goes back to 1240. There are several mentions of renovations in which the town hall was enlarged and embellished. It was not until 1930 that plans were approved to add a belfry. The 35-meter-high belfry, a symbol of urban freedom and democracy, was also erected in memory of the victims of the First World War. The remodeled city hall and belfry were inaugurated on Aug. 29, 1932. At the celebration of 40 years of liberation in 1985, the carillon was installed in the bell chamber at the top of the crowning lantern.

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Opening Hours

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday also from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday closed