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The Bell Tower is 52 metres tall (57 metres including the cross) and is a heritage symbol of Vilnius. The breath-taking panoramic view from the top of the tower includes three sculptures decorating the roof of the Cathedral, one of which depicts Saint Casimir.
One of the most distinctive features of the square is the cathedral's bell tower, situated several yards from the cathedral itself, a thing uncommon outside of Italy. According to many scholars, the tower was in fact one of the towers of the ancient city walls of the mediaeval Lower Castle that once stood near the modern square. According to ...
In 1522, the cathedral was renovated, and a bell tower was built on top of the Lower Castle defensive tower. After another fire in 1530, it was rebuilt again and between 1534 and 1557 more chapels and the crypts were added. The cathedral acquired architectural features associated with the Renaissance .
Vilnius, Lithuania, Europe. Top choice in Vilnius. Climb the creaky stairs into the free-standing belfry of Vilnius Cathedral, once part of the city's 13th-century defences. Towering 57m high, it's one of the city's oldest brick buildings as well as Vilnius' most recognisable landmark.
Just outside the church is the Cathedral’s famous bell tower. Its present appearance took place 1801 after it was reconstructed. The bell tower is outstanding in its style reaching almost 57 meters up in the sky and sure is a landmark here in Vilnius old town.
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Sep 10, 2018 · The Bell Tower is an important object of the Vilnius Archcathedral Basilica - standing there from the 13th century. The Bell Tower went through all the hard times of the history of Vilnius. The belfry was suffering from the fires and wars. Today, you can see the damaged bricks and blackened stones, that mark a difficult history of the tower.
The iconic Bell Tower of the Archcathedral is one of the key symbols of Vilnius. The visitors can ascend to the top floor at a height of 45 metres and be greeted by a breath-taking panoramic view of Vilnius.
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