Belfry of Armentiéres
The belfry of the Hôtel de Ville d'Armentières is located in the Nord department of Armentières. Emblematic monument, it was admitted in 2005 to the UNESCO world heritage from a list of 23 belfries from Belgium and France. The town hall with its belfry has been registered as a historical monument since March 4, 2002
History
First built in the Middle Ages, the belfry of Armentières was destroyed by order of Louis XI, before being rebuilt in 1510. It was then incorporated into the Town Hall in 1724, following major works. undertaken by the aldermen. The belfry was then an external symbol of power and prosperity.
Again destroyed in 1918 during the First World War, the belfry of Armentières was completely rebuilt by the architect Louis Marie Cordonnier. The new building was inaugurated in 1934, after nine years of work.
Architecture
In neo-Flemish style, the belfry of Armentières also bears traces of its medieval history. Made of white stone and brick, it rises to a height of 67 meters and offers a panoramic view of the surroundings for up to 30 kilometers around.
chime
A wooden staircase of 96 steps provides access to the carillon, made up of 11 bells, including a large bronze bell weighing 1,220 kg. Every hour he makes sound
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