Sint-Pieterstoren, Gothic bell tower in Ostend, Belgium
The Sint-Pieterstoren features an octagonal upper section atop a square base, standing behind the Sint-Petrus and Sint-Paulus Church in central Ostend.
Construction of the tower began in 1478, and it remains the sole surviving structure of the original Sint-Pieterskerk church, which burned down in 1896.
Local residents refer to the tower as Peperbusse, reflecting the traditional dialect and connecting generations of Ostend inhabitants to their architectural heritage.
The tower opens regularly for public visits, allowing visitors to explore its interior spaces and learn about its architectural evolution through different periods.
A female hermit lived within the tower walls after taking residence in February 1484, marking an unusual chapter in the structure's early history.
Location: Ostend
Architects: Felix & Partners
GPS coordinates: 51.22966,2.92036
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43
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