Nieuwpoort City Hall and Belfry

Nieuwpoort, Belgium

The Nieuwpoort belfry tower (as part of the city Hall) is one of the 56 belfries in Belgium and France, whose has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The belfry stands above the rectangular city hall which originates from the 14th century. During the First World War tower and the hall were, along with the entire city, almost completely destroyed. In 1921-1923 the belfry and the hall were reconstructed. The hall has the same appearance as the first suspected in 1280.

Address

Hendrik Geeraertplein 2, Nieuwpoort, Belgium

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Belgium

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

jean pierre vanloven (3 months ago)
Very nice place to visit

Karine Fuchs (15 months ago)
Magnificent place to discover. Accessible from the beach pier. Very beautiful path that runs along the nature reserve, access to the fish market then the old town centre.

leonas jonas (2 years ago)
Beautiful place near a river

Ben Djemli (3 years ago)
Very beautiful place with Flemish architecture, with magnificent streets around to stroll. This is old niewport.

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