Visit : Monument, World Heritage (Unesco), Architectural Heritage

THE BELFRY

Address:
Hôtel de Ville
Grand-Place
7130 BINCHE
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Tel.: +32 (0) 64 33 67 27
Fax: +32 (0) 64 23 06 47
Email : tourisme@binche.be

The belfry is located in the town hall, which dates back to the 14th century. Burnt down by the French in 1554, it was soon restored in a renaissance way by architect Du Broeucq. In the 18th century, under the influence of J.-B. Dewelz, a neoclassical decoration was put on the façade. After an important restoration in 1901, the town hall regained its renaissance look. An onion-shaped dome covers the belfry, which houses the chimes with several 16th-century bells. The armorial bearings of Charles V and his sister Mary of Hungary embellish the building.

Visit type: Monument, World Heritage (Unesco), Architectural Heritage

Comment:

Recognized as " World Heritage of Humanity " by Unesco.
For all information please contact: Office du Tourisme de Binche (Caves Bettes), Rue des Promenades 2, 7130 Binche.

The interior of the Belfry is not accessible.