Russian Bell Tower. Hamilton. New Zealand.
S 37° 48.245 E 175° 18.206
60H E 350645 N 5814566
The Russian Bell Tower is a beautiful addition to the Hamilton Gardens. The bell is more than just a finely crafted instrument; it is also a symbol of Hamilton's close ties with Russia and Moscow.
Waymark Code: WM77F2
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 09/14/2009
Views: 7
On 28.2.2002 Russian Ambassador Gennady Shabannikov officially handed over to Mayor David Braithwaite a bell cast by the Moscow Government as a gift to Hamilton City.
The Bell was kindly presented by the mayor of Moscow, Y.Lyzhkov
The bell, cast in January 2002, is 80 per cent copper and 20 per cent tin. It weighs 64kg, is 428mm in diameter and 475mm in height. The bell is decorated and includes wording in old Slavic script, which says "Gift from Government of Moscow City".
Address of Tower:
Hamilton Gardens.
Cobham Drive.
Hamilton, Waikato. New Zealand.
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Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed
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