One of the highlights of a trip to Bruges, Belgium is climbing the 366 steps of the Belfort. For the price of an admission ticket (€5) you get a healthy gym exercise and a beautiful view. The Belfort was built on the site of an older wooden structure that burned to the ground. It used to have a wooden spire at the top, but this too was destroyed by flames after being hit by lightning.
You can find the tower on the main square in the middle of the city, and it offers sweeping views of distant church spires and red-tiled rooftops. the 366 stone steps were carved in 1282. Fortunately you can catch your breath in a room that once contained the town's treasures.
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