The Peace Bell of Rovereto,
The Peace Bell of Rovereto, called Mary Dolens, bell is the fourth largest in the world among those ringing loudly. The hundred times, every night at half past nine echo from the hill of Miravalle, have made it a symbol of world peace that unites, thanks to the 90 flags gathered around it, even hostile nations like Israel and Palestine. The Peace Bell, built mainly by the priest Antonio Rossaro, can be classified as technically bell "clapper in shooting." Its dimensions are impressive: its weight is equal to t, the strain to you the clapper to t. Its height is me the diameter of m. The musical note is YES Bemolle. Cast in Trento in 1924 with the bronze cannons of the 19 countries that took part in the First World War, was initially placed in the Castle of Rovereto. It was decorated by the sculptor of the Val di Non Zuech Stefano, who decorated it with a long procession of the bas-relief of the neoclassical approach. Since the sound did not match what you wanted, was again cast in Verona in 1939, then returned to Rovereto May 26, 1940. Due to a serious flaw which could not be otherwise remedied, was merged again in 1964 with the financial support of the Lions Club of Italy, the foundry sheds of Castelnuovo ne 'Monti (RE). November 4, 1964 was blessed by Pope Paul VI and were given a new location on the hill of Miravalle. On 18 January 1968, by presidential decree, comes the "Bell Foundation of the Fallen", non-profit organization with the purpose of educating new generations to peace, nonviolence and human rights. Every year, in May, there is the bell the "Congress of the Bell Boys." In this event, attended by school children and elementary schools all over the Trentino and other guests, who contribute a drawing and thinking on issues of peace and brotherhood.
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