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The Glockenmuseum Stiftskirche Herrenberg English: Museum of Bells in the Collegiate Church of Herrenberg) is a museum in the bell tower of Herrenberg's main church. More than 35 of the
www.glockenmuseum-stiftskirche-herrenberg.de/fuehrung
Herrenberg Guss-Stahlglocke 060902 P1090209.JPG, Bell "Gloria" out of steel
Herrenberg-Kirche-Glocken-09-2008.jpg, The biggest bell "Maxima" (6.4 tons) is not in use at the moment
HerrenbergGlockenmuseumZimbelgelaeut.JPG, Some of the smaller bells: "Benedicate", "Rogate", "Exultate" and "Laudate"
HerrenbergGlockenmuseumGloriosa.JPG, "Gloriosa" in the bell tower (3.6 tons)
English information
official website (german)
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bell
A bell is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator. The strike may be made by an inte ...
s in the collection are still in use, some of them are more than 1,000 years old. There is also a Carillon with 50 bells.
It is the most extensive collection of bells that are still in use in the world.
Guided tours are given, in English and German.
Pictures
For high quality zoomable 360°-pictures of the exposition visiwww.glockenmuseum-stiftskirche-herrenberg.de/fuehrung
See also
*List of music museums
This worldwide list of music museums encompasses past and present museums that focus on musicians, musical instruments or other musical subjects.
Argentina
* – Mina Clavero
* Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina – Buenos ...
References
External links
English information
official website (german)
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