Mons

Created 10-Oct-13

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Also called El Catiau by Montois, it was built in the 17th century. The belfry is the only baroque style building in Belgium that reaches a height of 87 meter. In its top section it contains a 49 bell carillon. It was classified as UNESCO World Heritage on December 1, 1999.Victor Hugo described the belfry in a letter to his wife as "a coffeepot flanked by four smaller teapots".

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Category:Travel and Places

Subcategory:Europe

Subcategory Detail:Belgium

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