Belfry of Lille
Lille, France
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:30
- Admission
- Ticketed
- Phone
- 0 891 56 20 04
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The Belfry of Lille, located in the historic city of Lille, France, stands 104 meters tall and represents a distinctive synthesis of Flemish Renaissance Revival and Art Deco styles. Designed by architect Émile Dubuisson and constructed primarily in brick and concrete, this clock tower exemplifies early 20th-century French architectural ambition. Recognized as a classified historical monument and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the belfry maintains its dual function as both a civic symbol and timekeeper, its verticality dominating the urban skyline while its stylistic hybridity reflects the artistic currents of its era.
Architect
Movement
- Type
- belfry, clock tower
- Materials
- brick, concrete
- Heritage
- part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, classified historical monument
- Height
- 104 m
- Place
- Lille, France
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