The Dijver canal and the Belfry Tower.

The 83 meter high belfry tower, or hall tower, is the most well-known landmark of Bruges and its most symbolic civil monument.
The first tower, however, was destroyed by fire in 1280. The present octagonal lantern was added to the tower between 1482 en 1486. The wooden spire that crowned the tower was again destroyed by fire in 1493 en 1741. After the last fire it was never rebuilt. Nowadays, the belfry tower charms the visitor with the lovely music of a carillon, which consists of 47 bells.
The Belfry tower was the place where the important documents of the city were preserved. At the same time such towers were used as watchtowers. Inside hung bells, each bell having a distinct sound and function (e.g.: bells for danger, bells for important announcements, bells to indicate the time, etc.)
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