Weltfriedensglocke, World Peace Bell in Friedrichshain, Germany.
The Weltfriedensglocke is a bronze bell standing beside the Great Pond in Volkspark Friedrichshain. Information plaques nearby explain its creation and list the countries whose coins were incorporated into its structure.
The bell was presented to Berlin by the World Peace Bell Association of Tokyo in 1989, marking the 50th anniversary of World War II's start. The gift symbolized reconciliation between former enemies Japan and Germany.
The bell carries inscriptions in German and Japanese honoring victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Each year on August 6th, visitors gather here as the bell rings during remembrance ceremonies.
You can reach the bell on foot by following the paths around the Great Pond in Volkspark Friedrichshain, where you can also rest and enjoy the surroundings. The park is easy to access and works well for a quiet visit any day of the week.
What makes this bell special is that it was cast from coins contributed by over 100 countries, including currency from the former East Germany. This varied composition truly reflects its role as a symbol of worldwide connection.
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