Mons - Beffroi 
The landmark of Mons is the bell tower (French Beffroi) which stands on the former castle hill above the town. The 87m/285ft high tower built in 1661 is the only purely Baroque belfry in Belgium and contains a carillon of 47 bells. From the observation platform there is an extensive view over the Hennegau; plaques explain the battle scenes of the First and Second World Wars.
The tower is a UNESCO site.
The tower is a UNESCO site.
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Chapel of Saint-Calixte (Museum)
There are only a few remains of the old feudal castle, but the Romanesque Chapel of Saint- Calixte (11th C.) with a few frescoes of this time is better preserved.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Combination ticket for visits to other local museums available.
Groups can vist privately on Mondays and Tuesday mornings upon request.
Good views of Mons and region from the Castle Square.
