Glockenspiel, the Bell Tower in Munich
There are many sights to see in Germany, the most common of these is in Munich, the capital of Germany. Built as part of the Munich City Hall, lies a famous bell tower. Many visitors climb this 85 meter tall tower on nice, clear days to see the Alps and the surrounding towns. It is known for the architecture and the re-enactment of Germany’s history from the life size figures of the Glockenspiel, which lies approximately 55 meters high.
The Glockenspiel was built by Georg von Hauberrisser in the 1860s and was completed in 1904. It opened in 1874, but the city council complained it was to small, so Hauberrisser went back to work. When he worked on the tower for the second time, he decided to add in the famous clock with its Glockenspiel. The Glockenspiel performs 4 times a day, everyday at 11am, noon, 5pm and 9pm. At the first three re-enactments are of a tournament that was held in 1568 to celebrate a royal marriage and Cooper’s Dance. The Cooper’s Dance dates back to the 17 century and was danced to celebrate the end of the plague. The last performance of the day is shorter, but more magical than the others. The clock is lit with lights and 43 bells of the clock play a lullaby, while the little monk, the symbol of the city, is led to his bed by the night watchman of Munich and the angel of peace.
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