The Belfry, a large square tower of brick, 190 feet high, was built in 1440. It contains a peal of bells. From the top, there is a very fine view.
The entrance is on the rear side of the tower.
Take Rue des Bassins, opposite the church, and turn to the right along Rue de La Panne, in which stands the Church of John-the-Baptist.
Church of John-the-Baptist.
This 18th century church contains some fine paintings. On the altar: The Consecration of Dunkirk to the Virgin (Elias); in the chancel, The Death of Mary the Egyptian (G. de Crayer); The Holy Family (Erasme Quellin); The Holy Family (Le Guide); Jesus crowned with thorns (Van Dyck). In the nave: Paintings by Elias and de Janssens. On the northern side of the church are the cloister and modern chapel of St. Philomène (shrine).
Keep along Rue de la Panne; follow Quai des Hollandais, and turn to the right into Place d'Armes, in which stands the Hôtel-de-Ville.
Quai des Hollandais and the Hôtel-de-Ville.