noun a bell tower or steeple housing bells, especially one that is part of a church
Belfries are often associated with bell towers and the ringing of bells, which can be a musical element in compositions.
Belfries are sometimes used as symbols of time, tradition, or community in literature and poetry.
Belfries were historically used as watchtowers and defensive structures in medieval times.
The belfry is a tall, narrow tower containing bells, often part of a church or other building.
In literature, a belfry may be used as a symbol of time passing or as a setting for a scene.
In architecture, a belfry refers to a structure housing bells, often found in churches or other religious buildings.
Historians may study belfries as a part of the cultural and architectural history of a region.
Tour guides may include visits to belfries as part of a historical or architectural tour.
Musicians may compose music specifically for bell towers or belfries.
Urban planners may consider the preservation and maintenance of belfries as part of city planning efforts.