see a golden statue of the Roman god Mercerius, the god of trade, which was added to the tower in 1712. Carillon The bells in the tower regulated the lives of the city dwellers, announcing the time, fire alarms, work hours, and a variety of social, political, and religious events. Eventually a mechanism ensured the regular sounding of certain bells, for example indicating the hour. In the 16th century the tower received a carillon, allowing the bells to be played by means of a hand keyboard. Since then, a carillonneur often plays songs during Sundays, holidays and market days. After the restoration process in the 1950s, the new "bell strikers" or Jacquemarts, a man called ‘Manten’ and a woman called ‘Kalle’, were added in 1961 (made by Victor Cassiman) again (after they had been taken away after the Battle of Westrozebeke in 1382 to Dijon (France)). In 1994, a new carillon was installed in the Courtray Belfry. During summer months, there are often carillon concerts. See also List of carillons in Belgium References Literature Van Hoonacker, Egied, Duizend Kortrijkse straten, N.V. Vonksteen, Langemark, 1986, 591pp. Tanghe, R.; Vancolen, P., Gedenkboek stad Kortrijk 1830-1976, Groeninghe Drukkerijk, Kortrijk, 1978, 373pp. Sap, H.; Dewilde, B.; Debrabandere, P., Kortrijk nodigt u uit; Courtrai vous invite; Courtray invites you, Delabie, Kortrijk, 1986, 43pp. External links Picture gallery and description from Belgiumview.com Courtray: The Belfry and the Cloth Hall from trabel.com Courtray Belfry Korte beschrijving van ID 943/943bis, UNESCO Website Gedetailleerde argumenten voor lijst ID 943/943bis, UNESCO Website Inclined towers Towers completed in the 14th century Bell towers in Belgium Gothic architecture in Belgium Tourist attractions in West Flanders Buildings and structures in Kortrijk