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The
Belfry and the Town Hall were built in 1583.
The
Belfry is a large square tower, swollen at the top, dominating the rest
of the houses.
In the central part there was a room reserved for guards. At the top,
the bells was rung for sunrise, the opening and closing of work, and curfew.
On the top floor of the Belfry there was the lodge of the watchman. He
was responsible for reporting the approach of an enemy, or fire.
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Until
1940, the belfry was as follows.
During
the Second World War, the town suffered several attacks. On May 19, 1940
the belfry was hit by an incendiary.
The roof who contains the clock and the chimes fell in flames, communicating
fire to the town hall.
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