Carillon in the pavement, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
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Play the Bells with your Feet
Waymark Code: WMF1NZ
Location: Karlovarský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/07/2012
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Karlovy Vary - the former Carlsbad - was named for Holy Roman Emperor (and King of Bohemia) Charles IV, who founded the town in 1370. It is renowned for its curative waters that have supported a fashionable spa culture for several centuries.
On the promenade Stará Louka along the river you'll hear the sound of small bells now and then and wonder where it comes from. There are no bells to be seen anywhere. Nevertheless the sound is rather loud and can also be heard from the opposite river bank.
The solution to the riddle is an innocent-looking pattern of nine metal squares in the pavement. This is a glockenspiel that you can play with your feet. Each of the metal squares has a different tone. Step on them to make them ring. Try dancing on them. Talented musicians may even be able to play some melodies.
Title of Piece: unknown
Artist: Alfons van Leggelo
Material/Media: metal
Date of Creation or Placement: 2011
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): on the promenade Stará Louka
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