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Royal Sigismund Bell

Royal Sigismund Bell

Largest of the five bells hanging in the Sigismund Tower of the Wawel Cathedral. Cast in 1520, the bell weighs 14 tons (28,000 pounds) and requires 12 bell-ring...
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Largest of the five bells hanging in the Sigismund Tower of the Wawel Cathedral. Cast in 1520, the bell weighs 14 tons (28,000 pounds) and requires 12 bell-ringers to swing it. Wawel Cathedral, Krakow, Poland
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS

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Aperture f/3.2 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/8 Focal Length 4500/1000

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May, 2019

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A Very Nice Image Indeed!!! Thanks for the History and Sharing this image!!!

Hello Russell: Thanks for your good words. I took this photo on memorable day. After climbing quite a steep staircase in the tower, I noted there was an elevator. Bell was indeed impressive! Wishing you everything lucky! Larry

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