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Features / Outside

Outside

Belfry

The stage of a tower where bells hang, with large openings to let the sound out.

Where to look
The top stage of a tower, with the biggest openings.
Styles
On the drawings
Front

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Front of a building with a central tower and spire, a rose window, a pointed doorway, lancet windows and buttresses. Each label links to its feature. FinialSpireBelfryRose windowPinnacleButtressLouvreTowerGableTympanumLancet windowsPortal
FrontBelfry is highlighted.