Grassmayr Bell Museum - Innsbruck

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One of the great features of most City Cards is the bundle of smaller museums that you wouldn't normally go into. Such is the case with the Innsbruck Card where I decided to take advantage of the inclusion and check out the what turned out to be a fascinating working Bell Shop. Founded as a shop (not museum) in 1599, the bell-foundry is still with the family today. The exhibits give a detailed yet easy to absorb history of bell making from the early centuries to the evolution of today's classic bells.

Fun facts learned today: 
  • The first bell was produced in China in 3000 B.C.
  • While we now associate bells with churches, Christianity didn't allow bells until the 2nd century since the pagan's loved bell ringing. Huh. That was a surprise.
  • The biggest bell in the world is the Czar Kolokol in Russia.

Comments

  1. Anonymous6:40 AM

    Bells are a nice change from statues and paintings. KR

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    1. Karen8:16 AM

      I didn't go into any museums here. I'm sort of over statues and paintings!

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