Tielt Belfry

Tielt, Belgium

The centrepiece of the Tielt market square is the belfry, which is the only remnant of the cloth hall. Its carillon was built by the du Mery brothers from Bruges in 1773. It has 36 bells with a total weight of 831 kilograms. It’s the only complete du Mery carillon in Flanders. The belfry is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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Markt 30, Tielt, Belgium
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Founded: 1773
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Berlinde Gils (2 years ago)
Very nice apartment and the breakfast was fine. The owner was very friendly and you could always contact her via Whatsapp.
Ramona Pruteanu (2 years ago)
Modern, tasteful, very friendly! Thanks a lot!
Johan Vandekerckhove (3 years ago)
Beautiful and a wonderful hostess !!
francois claassens (3 years ago)
Wonderful newly renovated apartments, friendly and helpful owners, and 100% recommended. Best stay ever, just a short walk to centre of town, shops and restaurants.
Didier Nulens (3 years ago)
Ik verbleef professioneel ongeveer een jaar in het Sleutelhuys. Het bijzondere kader, de attentvolle eigenaars en de centrale ligging in het centrum maken deze plaats een uniek verblijf. I lived professionally about one year in het Sleutelhuys. The original setting, the sence of hospitality of the owners and the central location make this well equipped appartments a unique place to stay, both professionally or for leisure.
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