Belfry of Thuin
Medieval tower and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thuin, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Belfry of Thuin (French: Beffroi de Thuin) is a historic building in Thuin, Belgium. Although historically attached to a church, the bell tower has also become a municipal tower, the only belfry of the Principality of Liège. It is one of 56 belfries of Belgium and France that are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, in recognition of their civic architecture and importance in the rise of municipal power in Europe.[1][2]
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Thuin, Hainaut, Belgium |
Part of | Belfries of Belgium and France |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv) |
Reference | 943bis-008 |
Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
Extensions | 2005 |
Coordinates | 50°20′23″N 4°17′12″E |
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