Petersglocke, Bell in Cologne Cathedral, Germany
The Petersglocke is the largest freely swinging church bell in the world.
Cast in 1923, the Petersglocke replaced an older bell destroyed in a fire.
Known as 'Saint Peter's Bell', it is traditionally rung on high holidays and for special occasions.
The bell weighs over 24,000 kilograms and has a diameter of over 3 meters.
Its clapper alone weighs approximately 600 kilograms.
Inception: May 5, 1923
Official opening: November 30, 1924
Diameter: 322 cm
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