Bok Tower - Legoland - Lake Wales.
N 27° 59.454 W 081° 41.457
17R E 432057 N 3096386
Replica of the nearby Singing Bok Tower in the Bok Gardens at Lake Wales, The Tower houses one of the world’s finest Carillons. Concerts from the 60 bell carillon at 1 and 3 p.m. fill the Gardens daily. This replica is located in Legoland, Florida.
Waymark Code: WMDJC9
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2012
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The Visitor Center features permanent exhibits on Edward Bok and the Singing Tower carillon as well as the design, flora and fauna found in the Gardens and the surrounding Lake Wales Ridge, one of Florida’s most threatened ecosystems.
A variety of art exhibits are on display throughout the year featuring some of the best landscape artists in the state. Visitors may also view an orientation video about the Gardens.
Looking up at the 205 foot neo-Gothic and art deco Singing Tower carillon is an experience like no other. Designed by famed architect Milton B. Medary and ornately crafted by noted stone sculptor Lee Lawrie, the Tower houses one of the world’s finest carillons. Concerts from the 60 bell carillon at 1 and 3 p.m. fill the Gardens daily.
Where is original located?: Bok Gardens, Lake Wales.
Where is this replica located?: Legoland, Lake Wales
Who created the original?: Edward Bok
Internet Link about Original: http://boktowergardens.org/information-for/visitors
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1929
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Visit Instructions:
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