
Neubaukirche Carillon - Würzburg, Bayern, Germany
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N 49° 47.426 E 009° 55.925
32U E 567089 N 5515746
Quick Description: The tallest church tower in Würzburg houses a 51 bell carillon.
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 7/14/2013 3:18:09 PM
Waymark Code: WMHJ1J
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Long Description:The 91 meter high tower of the Neubaukirche was constructed in 1696, then damaged during World War II. Restored in the years after the war, it as 1977 until the tower was completely restored. In 2005 a 51 bell carillon was installed in the tower. The largest bell has a diameter of 39 inches and a weight of 1400 pounds. The smallest bell weighs approximately 9 pounds.
The carillon has its own website English , German.