Threatening sky over the belfry

One of three medieval constructions that tower over Ghent, the belfry was constructed in 1313 and finished in 1380, with a golden dragon brought from Bruges crowning the top of the spire. The hall attached to the belfry was used throughout history as a meeting hall for local militias, a jail, and even a fencing academy.

Welch, Claude Emerson

State University of New York at Buffalo

1996-05

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Box 6

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Ghent, Belgium

Flemish

2007-07-13

Welch-Ludwig Collection

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