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A local architect made a design for a Baroque spire in 1684. His design was not implemented. In 1771 the campanile was finished with a spire that was replaced with a neo-Gothic spire of cast iron in 1851. This iron spire was demolished between 1911-1913 and replaced by the current stone spire. The works were carried out under the direction of Valentin Vaerwijck whose designs were inspired by the original design from the 14th century.

The Belfry Tower in Ghent is the 12th century Bell Tower that is located in the city's historical centre. The Belfry is called Belfort in Flemish.

This Gothic medieval complex of bell tower and cloth exchange is evidence of Ghent's power and wealth during the Middle Ages, when it was for a time the richest city north of the Alps.
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