BEFFROI DE DOUAI

SIGHT - ARCHITECTURES

rue de la Mairie, 59500 Douai, DOUAI, FRANCE

Local level recommended in Douai, FRANCE

Historic Belfry - Part of UWH

Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves.

The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying German forces, who intended to melt them down for the metal. They were reinstalled after repairs in 1924, but 47 of them were replaced in 1954 to obtain a better sound.

Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sight - Ranking nr. 3 Best Sights in the district DOUAI

BEFFROI DE DOUAI

rue de la Mairie
59500 Douai,
District: DOUAI, FRANCE

Tel: +33(0)3 27 88 26 79

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BEFFROI DE DOUAI, rue de la Mairie, 59500 Douai, District: DOUAI, FRANCE

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