Belfry of Tournai
Medieval bell tower and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tournai, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Belfry of Tournai (French: Beffroi de Tournai) is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin in Tournai, Belgium, 72 metres (236 ft) in height with a 256-step stairway. This landmark building is one of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition of their civic architecture and importance in the rise of municipal power in Europe.[1]
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium |
Part of | Belfries of Belgium and France |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iv) |
Reference | 943bis-008 |
Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
Extensions | 2005 |
Coordinates | 50°36′20″N 3°23′17″E |
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