Belfry
Tower housing bells.
Overview
Belfries, built with stone or brick, house bells for signaling, common in medieval architecture.
Core Characteristics
- Tall and functional.
- Bell-housing.
- Medieval prevalence.
Notable Examples
- Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy, 1372, belfry).
- Bruges Belfry (Belgium, 1240, civic belfry).
Architectural Connections
- Medieval: Functional focus.
- Civic: Towers.
- Gothic Architecture: Core movement.
Influence and Legacy
Led by medieval masons, it serves civic and religious roles.
Related Concepts & Techniques
Masonry (technique), Iconography (theory), Tower (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)