Netherlands Carillon, Bell tower in Arlington County, United States.
The Netherlands Carillon reaches 127 feet in height and contains 53 bronze bells arranged within an open steel structure near Arlington National Cemetery.
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands presented the first bells to President Truman in 1952 as appreciation for American assistance during World War II.
The bells display emblems representing Dutch society sectors, including art, science, and agriculture, with inscriptions created by poet Ben van Eysselsteijn.
From June through August, visitors can attend weekly concerts performed by international carillonists while viewing the Washington DC skyline.
Three bells added in 2022 honor General George Marshall, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King Jr for their influence on Dutch-American relations.
Location: Arlington County
Website: https://home.nps.gov/gwmp/learn/historyculture/netherlandscarillon.htm
GPS coordinates: 38.88820,-77.06950
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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