The Belfry of Ghent is a 91 metre tower which is one of the three dominating the old city centre of Ghent in Belgium - the other two being the Saint Bavo Cathedral and the Saint Nicholas’ Church. Of Brabant Gothic style, the Belfry has long dramatically altered the landscape of Ghent, with its tower peaking as it reaching for the sky. As the tallest belfry in the country, it is the most iconic symbol of Ghent. Together with the attached buildings, the Belfry holds a UNESCO World Heritage status, the proudest status that can be accorded to a monument.

The Belfry had a multifunctional purpose. It served not only as a bell tower that announced the time and other warnings to the people, but also a fortified watchtower. Only once however, was it used for religious reasons though it became rather secular in the growing medieval city. The primary bell in the tower, also known as Roland, was used to warn the people of enemy approaching or when a battle was victoriously won. With that intimidating height of the tower, its shrill bells could be heard reverberating throughout the city.