Basilika, Echternach, Luxemburg
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 4spring
N 49° 48.800 E 006° 25.292
32U E 314504 N 5521066
Im südöstlichen Glockenturm der Basilika von Echternach sieht man dieses Glockenspiel *** You will find this Carillon in the tower on the south-east side of the Basilika
Waymark Code: WMT513
Location: Luxembourg
Date Posted: 09/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 9

1951 wurde das erste Glockenspiel, bestehend aus 24 Glocken - die zwischen 3 Kg und 219 Kg wiegen - gebaut.

2008 wurden 50 neue Glocken hinzugefügt, jeweils mit einem Gewicht von 17 Kg bis 1.900 Kg.

Das Glockenspiel wird von von einem Spieltisch gesteuert oder es spielt automatisch. Es geht über 4 Oktaven.

Das Glockenspiel wird auch für Konzerte genutzt. (visit link) (visit link)

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The Carillon was built in 1951 - initially with 24 bells weighing from 3 to 219 kg. These were replaced in 2008 by 50 new bells weighing from 17 to 1900 kg. The Carillon plays automatically or manually - on 4 octaves. Also concerts are played with this carillon.

You can watch a video and listen to the Carillon on (visit link)
Location:
6 Place du Marché
Echternach,


Who controls the carillon?: church

Number of bells: 74

Schedule of regular public performances:
We heard the carillon on Tuesday at 1 pm


Year of construction: 01/01/1951

Structure: The Carillon is inside of the south-east tower of the Basilica

Location web page: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.
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