Belfry of Mons, Baroque bell tower in Mons, Belgium.
The Belfry of Mons rises 87 meters above the city center, featuring a main tower with four smaller towers at each corner of the structure.
Construction of the Belfry began in 1662 under architect Louis Ledoux and was completed in 1669 by Vincent Anthony, marking municipal power development.
The belfry contains a carillon of 49 bells that regularly fills the city with musical compositions through scheduled performances and special events.
Visitors can access the tower Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with tickets available at the UNESCO Heritage House entrance.
From the observation platform, visitors can view the historic battlefield of Mons, the Borinage industrial region, and the surrounding Haine valley plains.
Location: Mons
Inception: January 1, 1669
Architects: Louis Ledoux
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Belfries of Belgium and France
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +3265405380
Website: http://beffroi.mons.be
GPS coordinates: 50.45414,3.95000
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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