Burianova veža, Žilina, Slovakia
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Noe1
N 49° 13.445 E 018° 44.449
34U E 335505 N 5454822
Zvonice z 16. století / Belfry from the 16th century.
Waymark Code: WMFTCT
Location: Žilinský kraj, Slovakia
Date Posted: 11/28/2012
Views: 25
This Renaissance building built around 1530. Burian tower is 46 meters high, 5 meters lower than the neighboring parish church tower. It is one of the oldest Renaissance belfries in Slovakia. Free-standing light tower reminiscent of famous Italian city belfry - campaniles. Since 1923, the six bells in the tower.
Address of Tower:
Žilina, Slovakia
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 6
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes
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