Tellin Foundry
13 November 2026
Looking for an unusual outing? The old bell foundry in Tellin immerses you in a traditional craft passed down through generations: the art of bell making. Here, bells were cast using clay molds and more surprising materials such as pig bristles and horse manure. You can also admire a rolling bridge and a reverberatory furnace.
Belgium was once among the world's leading bell-founding centers, and Tellin played a major role in this industry. This small village, nestled between the Lesse and Lhomme rivers, produced bells not only for local churches but also for distant countries such as Canada, Colombia, and Korea. The famous seven-ton bell of Maredsous Abbey was even made here! Bell-founding ceased in 1970, but Tellin remains eager to share this centuries-old heritage with the world.
Bell of the Old Foundry of Tellin (© visitwallonie.be)
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