🏰 Belfries of Belgium and France — Amiens Belfry
Medieval civic tower in Amiens, Somme
📋 Fast Facts
- Gothic tower built in the 14th and 15th centuries
- Stands 52 metres tall with a carillon of 50 bells
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 (extended)
- French historical monument since 1926
The Amiens Belfry is a Gothic tower that rises 52 metres above the city of Amiens in the Somme department of northern France. Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, it forms part of the larger UNESCO World Heritage designation covering 33 belfries in Belgium and 23 in France. The tower remains one of the finest examples of civic architecture from medieval Europe, distinguished by ornate Gothic detailing including sculptures, gargoyles, and statues ...