Henri VIII Tower, Fortified tower in Tournai, Belgium.
The Henri VIII Tower stands with walls seven meters thick and features rectangular stone construction with military defensive elements throughout its structure.
Built in 1515 during the English occupation, the tower formed part of a citadel constructed to house soldiers after King Henry VIII gained control of Tournai.
The structure represents a period when Tournai held such importance that it sent representatives to the English Parliament under Henry VIII's rule.
Located near Tournai's train station, the tower remains accessible to visitors who want to examine medieval military architecture in the Wallonia region.
The walls of this tower measure nearly seven meters in thickness, making it the most substantial fortification structure remaining in Tournai.
Location: Tournai
Address: Pl. Verte, 7500 Tournai, Belgium 7500 Tournai
Website: http://tournai.be
GPS coordinates: 50.61233,3.39210
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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