National Carillon

landmark in Canberra

#7 in Canberra / #119 in Australia

by Sam from Canberra, Australia

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The National Carillon in Canberra, Australia, is a striking bell tower located on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin. It was a gift from the British government to the people of Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the national capital in 1963. The tower stands at 50 meters tall and houses 55 bronze bells, each varying in size and weight, which can be played manually by a carillonist.

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