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The belfry offers great views across the city, especially over the nearby Cathedral. It is the oldest in Belgium and stands at 72 metres high. It offers very informative multilingual displays on the role of Belfries in the history of the region. The Belfry is included on the List as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France.
The Belfry of Tournai is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin in Tournai, Belgium, 72 metres (236 ft) in height with a 256-step stairway. This landmark building is one of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition of their civic architecture and importance in the rise of municipal power in Europe.
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Musée de Folklore/Maison Tournaisienne
Boasts many exhibits on local folklore including several, full-scale dioramas of urban and rural scenes from the bygone era.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Doornik
The cathedral is on the List as one of the best preserved cathedrals in Northern Europe. It is renowned for having one of the most impressive Romanesque naves in Europe and has a remarkable array of statues. The Gothic choir was a later addition. there is also a Treasury Museum attached. Services 11:00 on weekdays and 10:00 in weekends.
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Displays paintings by Rubens, Van Gogh, Monet, Seurat and Watteau among others. They are displayed in a fine building designed by renowned architect Victor Horta in the Beaux-Arts style.
A vestige of medieval, military architecture on the river Scheldt (Escaut), which originally consisted of three equally-sized arches. After being intentionally blown up during a tactical retreat by the British at the beginning of the Second World War, it was reconstructed afterwards with a moderately widened middle arch to aid the passage of river traffic. In the late 2010s this has provided the pretext for a highly controversial second demolition and reconstruction (still ongoing as of 2021) in which the central arch is again being expanded, this time much more drastically.