Cloth Hall and Belfry (Ypres)

Belgium / West-Flandern / Ieper / Ypres / Grote Markt
 First World War 1914-1918, heritage, belfry, interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site, building/structure that has been renovated/restored/reconstructed

The imposing Cloth Hall was originally built in the 13th century and was one of the largest commercial buildings of the Middle Ages. After being destroyed in World War I, the structure was rebuilt to its former appearance. The 70m-high belfry that surmounts the hall houses a 49-bell carillon.

Protected architectural heritage (ID: 30236)
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Coordinates:   50°51'4"N   2°53'7"E
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