Ghent’s soaring, Unesco-listed, 14th-century belfry is topped by a large dragon. That’s a weathervane not a fire breather and it’s become something of a city mascot. You’ll meet two previous dragon incarnations on the climb to the top (mostly by lift) but other than some bell-making exhibits, the real attraction is the view. Enter through the Lakenhalle , Ghent's cloth hall that was left half-built in 1445 and only completed in 1903.
The Belfort bells are played at carillon concerts at 11.30am Fridays and 11am on summer Sundays.
