Belfry of Veurne, Seventeenth-century belfry on Grand-Place in Veurne, Belgium.
The Belfry of Veurne is a tower on the Grand-Place built between 1617 and 1629, distinguished by its square base and octagonal upper section topped with a baroque lantern. The roughly 50-meter structure uses regional yellow bricks throughout its construction.
Built under the direction of Pieter Granier in the early 1600s, this tower became a defining landmark for the city. It suffered bombing damage during both world wars and underwent several major restoration campaigns to repair the damage.
The tower served as a symbol of civic independence, ringing bells to call citizens to assembly and announce important decisions. Today visitors hear the traditional carillon music that has echoed from this location for hundreds of years.
The tower is accessible from outside at all times and offers views across the Grand-Place and the surrounding area. Carillon concerts are held on Sunday and Monday mornings and on summer evenings, which visitors can hear freely from the square below.
Inside the tower are exhibitions about World War I and its impact on the city. Local residents have long called it Cecilia Tower, a nickname rooted in the traditions of Veurne.
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