Famous Bells

Named bells linked physically or historically to a WHS.

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Famous Bells':

  • Cracow Zygmunt is a bell that hangs inside Zygmunt's Tower at Wawel Cathedral in Kraków, Poland. It was cast in 1520 from metal melted from the weapons of soldiers defeated by Polish forces. The bell is rung only on the most important occasions, such as the election of a new pope, the outbreak of war, or the conclusion of war. To ring the bell requires 8-12 men.
  • Gyeongju Emille Bell, one of largest bell made in Asia and it's said that its ringing can be heard over 3 Km radius when struck only lightly with the fist
  • Independence Hall "Liberty Bell" (first hung in what was to become "Independence Hall" in 1753. Rung at the time of numerous events both "revolutionary" and other. Hidden during British occupation and rehung 1785. Moved from Independence Hall steeple to its "Declaration chamber" in 1852. Has been on various USA and World tours. Moved to a nearby pavilion in 1976 and then to a nearby purpose-built Liberty Bell centre" in Mar 2003)
  • Kremlin and Red Square "Tsar Bell" - Largest in the World
  • Westminster "Big Ben"