Visit : monument, world heritage (unesco), architectural heritage

THE BELFRY

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Address:

Square du Château
7000 MONS
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Tel.:+32 (0) 65 33 55 80

Fax:+32 (0) 65 35 63 36

"El Catiau" (as he is fondly called in Mons) -symbol of Mons' identity- was erected in the 17th century, after the collapse of the bell tower in 1661. The only baroque belfry (high 87 m) in Belgium, classically decorated. The walls are made of Bray sandstone, the embellishments, pillars and pilasters of blue stone.

Visit type: MONUMENT, WORLD HERITAGE (UNESCO), ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

Comment:

Recognized "World Heritage of Humanity" by Unesco.

Learn more about this:

url : http://www.mons.be
 Tourist information on the town MONS

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