Belfry of Gembloux, Baudenkmal in der belgischen Provinz Namur
The Belfry of Gembloux is a bell tower in Belgium that rises about 35 meters above the surrounding buildings and defines the city skyline. The structure features a foundation from the 10th century and displays its current appearance following a 1907 renovation that added its distinctive bulbous roof, while the brick facade was updated in 1889.
The tower rests on a foundation from the 10th century and originally served as a clock tower for the nearby Saint-Sauveur church. After the church's demolition in 1810, the tower was preserved, but a fire damaged it in 1905, and it was rebuilt in 1907 with the bulbous roof it displays today.
The tower's name reflects its role as a bell tower for the community. Its location tucked between narrow alleyways gives it a quiet, intimate character that differs from the open squares where other belfries in the region stand.
The tower is not open for visitors to enter and can only be viewed from the outside, though it is centrally located on Rue Notre-Dame in the city center. Information about the location and additional details can be found on the city's official website.
The tower houses a carillon of 47 bells and is one of only two concert carillons in the Namur province. After careful renovation in 2009, visitors can hear the clear bell tones that shape the rhythm of city life.
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