The Gembloux Belfry 

The belfry tower is the steeple of the former parish church of Saint-Sauveur, whose base may date back to the middle of the 10th century. Originally, this religious building had a simple structure, with a single tower and nave. The tower was also used as a lookout and defense tower, hence its name "clock tower", already mentioned in 1486. Over time, the tower was gradually raised to its current height.

In 1810, Saint-Sauveur church was abandoned due to its dilapidated state and sold for demolition. However, the tower was preserved and became the belfry. In 1889, a new brick cladding was added, renewing the lower part of the structure.

In September 1905, a fire devastated the belfry's steeple, and by 1907 it had been replaced by a new one with a bulbous profile, succeeding the old spire-shaped one.

In July 2005, the belfry was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.