Pey-Berland

tower, Bordeaux, France

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The Pey-Berland Tower is a Gothic bell tower located in Bordeaux, France. It is situated near the Saint-André Cathedral and stands as a significant example of 15th-century ecclesiastical architecture. The tower's spire reaches a height of 357 feet (109 meters). The Rayonnant style, prevalent in 13th-century French Gothic architecture, emphasized decoration through elements like tracery and radiating window designs, contributing to the overall aesthetic of structures from that period.12

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…15th-century bell towers: that of Pey-Berland, near Saint-André Cathedral, and the Saint-Michel Tower, with a spire of 357 feet (109 metres). A late 20th-century urban development plan called for the renovation of the city centre and extension of new districts northward around a large lake and along the west bank…
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…15th-century bell towers: that of Pey-Berland, near Saint-André Cathedral, and the Saint-Michel Tower, with a spire of 357 feet (109 metres). A late 20th-century urban development plan called for the renovation of the city centre and extension of new districts northward around a large lake and along the west bank…
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