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Belfry of Béthune
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The belfry of Bethune is a monument in the heritage of Bethune in the department of Hauts-de-France. Built in 1346 and rebuilt in 1388, the building was listed as a historical monument in 1862. It is one of 23 bell towers classified as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2005 in the list of "Belfries of Belgium and France" (Wikipedia).
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The tower ruins date from the 14th century. It is one of the few buildings that was not completely destroyed in the First World War.
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The Belfry of Béthune is a historic belfry in the northern French city of Béthune. The tower is 33 meters high and houses a carillon with 36 bells.
It is one of 56 belfries in Belgium and France that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The first belfry in Béthune was a wooden structure dating from 1346. It burned down in 1388, prompting the construction of the current tower. In 1918, German artillery fire caused extensive damage to the city. The belfry was also severely damaged; its restoration lasted from 1921 to 1923.
(c) nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfort_van_B%C3%A9thune
It is one of 56 belfries in Belgium and France that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The first belfry in Béthune was a wooden structure dating from 1346. It burned down in 1388, prompting the construction of the current tower. In 1918, German artillery fire caused extensive damage to the city. The belfry was also severely damaged; its restoration lasted from 1921 to 1923.
(c) nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfort_van_B%C3%A9thune
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