Belfry of Amiens, Bell tower in Place au Fil, Amiens, France.
The Belfry of Amiens is a stone tower in the city center featuring a square base that transitions to an octagonal bell chamber at the top. The structure rises approximately 52 meters and dominates the skyline with its medieval design.
The tower was built between 1406 and 1410 as a symbol of municipal authority during the Middle Ages. It sustained damage from bombing during World War II that affected its 18th-century upper sections.
The belfry represents civic independence and municipal authority, standing alongside other northern French belfries as UNESCO World Heritage sites. It reflects how important self-governance and civic pride were to medieval city life.
The tower can be visited with organized groups and advance registration is recommended to secure a spot. The best time to visit depends on tour availability, so contacting local information offices beforehand is helpful.
The tower originally served multiple practical purposes beyond being a symbol, functioning as the city's first town hall and later as a municipal jail. This varied use shows how central the structure was to the city's everyday operations.
Location: Amiens
Part of: Belfries of Belgium and France
Address: place Au-Fil
Phone: +33322225890
Email: patrimoine@amiens-metropole.com
GPS coordinates: 49.89552,2.29598
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
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