The National Carillon description and photos - Australia: Canberra
The National Carillon description and photos - Australia: Canberra. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is The National Carillon. Photo and descriptionThe National Carillon, or Chimes, is one of the world's largest belfries, consisting of 53 bells. Located on Aspen Island in the center of Canberra. The 50m Carillon is a gift from the UK government on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Canberra. The grand opening on April 26, 1970 was attended by Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. In general, a carillon is, like an organ, a complex and expensive musical instrument - it requires a separate building for itself. The bells of the carillon themselves are motionless, and their tongues are connected to the keyboard. In 2004, the Australian Carillon was slightly renovated - the designers updated the interiors and also added 2 new bells. Each of the 55 bells of Carillon weighs between 7 kilograms and 6 tons. Together they chromatically take 4, 5 octaves. The bells in Carillon ring every 15 minutes, and a small melody is played every hour. They play a wide variety of music - from classics to folk tunes. It is believed that the best place to listen to the sound of bells is within a radius of 100 meters from the tower, although the sound itself is heard much further - in the Parliamentary Triangle (a complex of government buildings), Kingston and Civic districts. In addition to the wonderful music that can be heard in Carillon, there is also a small observation deck that overlooks Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra city center. to listen to the sound of bells - within a radius of 100 meters from the tower, although the sound itself can be heard much further - in the Parliamentary Triangle (a complex of government buildings), Kingston and Civic districts.In addition to the wonderful music that can be heard in Carillon, you can also climb up to a small observation deck overlooking Lake Burleigh Griffin and Canberra city center. to listen to the sound of bells - within a radius of 100 meters from the tower, although the sound itself is heard much further - in the Parliamentary Triangle (a complex of government buildings), Kingston and Civic districts.In addition to the wonderful music that can be heard in Carillon, there is also a small observation deck that overlooks Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra city center.      We also recommend reading The Karelian Farmhouse Open Air Museum description and photos - Finland: Imatra Topic: The National Carillon description and photos - Australia: Canberra. |
